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A Mastication Device Designed for the Evaluation of Chewing Gums

Preventive Dentistry Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 2101 Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

R.G. Schimmele

Preventive Dentistry Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 2101 Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

M.S. Putt

Preventive Dentistry Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 2101 Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

J.C. Muhler

Preventive Dentistry Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 2101 Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

A mechanical device designed to simulate the human mastication of chewing gum was used to evaluate the enamel polish, dentin abrasion, and reduction in enamel solubility produced by several commercial gums, as well as experimental gums incorporated with various additives. The results demonstrated that this mastication device was suitable for evaluating in vitro the physical and chemical effects of chewing gums on teeth.

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Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 60, No. 2, 109-114 (1981)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345810600020201


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