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Evaluating the Erosive Effects of Freshly Squeezed Local Fruit Juices on Human Dental Enamel and Consumption Patterns Among Malaysian Adults.

Zahirrah Begam Mohamed Rasheed, Ahmad Shuhud Irfani Zakaria, Fairuz Abdul Rahman, Erfa Zainialdin, Hazreen Elliana Radzali, Norhafiza Mokhtar, Nurhayati Abdullah, Zaleha Shafiei, Zamirah Zainal Abidin, Mariati Abdul Rahman

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Zahirrah Begam Mohamed RasheedDepartment of Craniofacial Diagnostics and Bioscience, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-4212-8921
Ahmad Shuhud Irfani ZakariaDepartment of Family Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-3715-9181
Fairuz Abdul RahmanStomatology Unit, Institute for Medical Research (IMR), National Institute of Health (NIH), Shah Alam 40170, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-3273-0318
Erfa ZainialdinKlinik Pergigian Erfa, Dataran Wangsa Melawati, Wangsa Melawati, Kuala Lumpur 53300, Malaysia.
Hazreen Elliana RadzaliKlinik Pergigian I-Smile, Pusat Bandar Senawang, Seremban 70450, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Norhafiza MokhtarKlinik Pergigian Menglembu, Ipoh 31450, Perak, Malaysia.
Nurhayati AbdullahPejabat Kesihatan Pergigian, Daerah Padang Terap, Kuala Nerang 06300, Kedah, Malaysia.
Zaleha ShafieiDepartment of Craniofacial Diagnostics and Bioscience, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-7703-9785
Zamirah Zainal AbidinDepartment of Craniofacial Diagnostics and Bioscience, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0001-8426-8044
Mariati Abdul RahmanDepartment of Craniofacial Diagnostics and Bioscience, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-6856-8511

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Geran Galakan Penyelidikan Fakulti Pergigian DD-2024-002
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Abstract

backgroundThe increasing popularity of fruit juices as part of perceived healthy dietary choices has raised concerns regarding their erosive effects on dental enamel. While prior

objectivesThis study aimed to assess the consumption patterns, oral hygiene behaviours, and awareness of the erosive potential of fruit juices among Malaysian adults and to evaluate the erosive effects of freshly squeezed local fruit juices on human dental enamel under simulated oral conditions.

methodsA questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey (

resultsFruit juice consumption was highly prevalent, with lime (57.7%) being the most commonly consumed, followed by watermelon (53.0%), star fruit (15.9%), and pineapple (15.4%). The majority of respondents preferred sweetened juices (75.7%) and demonstrated only moderate oral hygiene, with just 53.4% reporting brushing their teeth twice daily. Awareness of the dental effects of acidic beverages was limited.

conclusionsThese findings highlight the need for public health strategies that raise awareness on the implications of dietary acids and promote protective oral health behaviours. Dental practitioners should incorporate dietary counselling in routine care, particularly for populations at higher risk.

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Dental EnamelFeeding BehaviorFruit and Vegetable JuicesTooth ErosionAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFruitHumansMalaysiaMaleMiddle AgedOral HygieneSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adultacidic fruit juiceerosive effectmicrohardnessroughnesstooth erosion

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