INFLUENCE OF BEVERAGES ON THE DENTOALVEOLAR SYSTEM (EXPERIMENTAL STUDY)

The aim of the study was to determine the influence of various drinking liquids on an the dentoalveolar system in rats. The study was carried out on 25 white male rats from the nursery of Krolinfo branch of the Moscow region which were kept in standard vivarium conditions. Age of rats-3-6 months, weight - 150-200 grams. The study was carried out in accordance with the ethical principles of humane treatment of animals, in accordance with the current legislation of the Russian Federation. To assess the effect of consumed fluids, groups of 5 animals of the same sex (males, females) were used. The animals were randomly assigned to groups. Observation of animals was carried out for 6 months, during this period the animals were in conditions of free access to food and as drink received the studied liquids ad libitum. Experimental groups within 3 months received the following types of drink: I (control group) - tap water; The II group - Coca-Cola; The III group - honey water; The IV group - the distilled water; The V group - light water. The results obtained by the authors and the data provided in literature confirm that among the factors that affect the teeth condition, in particular the characteristics of the hardness of enamel and dentin, the use of various sugar-containing drinks, as well as the duration, quantity, and frequency of their use, can play a significant role. These factors remain largely unexplored at present. It is obvious that in order to stop caries, it is necessary to develop and carry out a set of preventive measures, including limiting the consumption of sweets and beverages containing sugar, along with regular dental care and a balanced diet.