ABSTRACT:
In this experiment, I have investigated the research question: “How the chemical xylitol helps in protecting the enamel of the tooth?”
The intake of xylitol in body is basically done by using chew gum. Chew gum is a soft, sticky substance for chewing not swallowing. It is basically made up of: Gum base (raisin, wax and elastomer), flavoring and sweeteners. The gum of chewing gum is basically made up of long molecules which helps it in getting stretched. Gum base is made of three kinds of ingredients which give gum its special properties:
• Resin - the main part (the product we chew)
• Wax - softens the gum
• Elastomer - adds flexibility (so it can take the shape as per needed.)
Tooth enamel is one of the four major tissues that
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It can vary in thickness and hardness on each tooth, from tooth to tooth and from person to person. It can also vary in color (typically from yellowish to grayish white) depending on variations in the thickness, quality of its mineral structure and surface stains. Enamel has no blood or nerve supply within it. It is enamel’s hardness that enables teeth to withstand blunt, heavy masticatory forces. Enamel is so hard because it is composed primarily of inorganic materials: Roughly 95% to 98% of it is calcium and phosphate ions that make up stronghydroxyapatite crystals. Yet, these are not pure crystals, because they are carbonated and contain trace minerals such as strontium, magnesium, lead, and fluoride. These factors make “biological hydroxyapatite” more soluble than pure …show more content…
It’s a natural sweetener that can be extracted from any timbered fibrous plant. For commercial purpose it’s extracted from two sources: corncobs or hardwoods. The end product extracted from both the sources is same; but the procedure is not same. Corncobs are the preferred source for xylitol, it is much more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Corncobs are a renewable resource and are normally waste at the end of the season. Using corncobs that take 5 months to grow as a source for xylitol is much more sustainable than using trees that take 20 years to grow as a source for xylitol. DuPont Chemical is the only company that makes xylitol from wood.
It is also denoted as sugar alcohol or polyalcohol. The formula of sugar alcohol is CH2OH(CHOH)3CH2OH. It is an achiral isomer of pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol. It is crudely as sweet as sucrose, but is with approximately 33% less calories per weight. It is actively beneficial for dental health because it helps in reducing cavities as well as remineralization of deeper layers of demineralized enamel, as well as it also helps in middle ear
In this experiment, we observed the relationship between the number of domatia, the number of mites and the size of leaves of water oaks (Quercus nigra L.) and sweet gum (Liquidambar styraciflua). Domatia are small chambers often located on the lower surface of leaves that serve as homes for predaceous mites. In return, the mites protect the plant from herbivory and pathogen attack. This type of interaction between plants and mites is a form of mutualism, more specifically facultative mutualism. Mutualism is an interaction between individuals of different species in which both species benefit.
The first hypothesis , which was that if more people will choose mint over fruit gum, was proven wrong because more people chose fruit . People picked the fruit flavored gum because of how colorful the rapper looked, the color orange is bright and attracting .The second hypothesis for the second experiment is supported by the results , mint gum’s flavor does lasted longer. Mint Gum has mint flavor from plants that helps keep the flavor longer . In the future, the experiment will be , does how many times you chew the gum play a role in the flavors lasting ?
Abstract During this experiment we will produce Isopentyl Acetate via the fisher mechanisms. The alcohol group is converted into an ester giving off a banana scent. This reaction does not favor the products therefore we must add an excessive amoinut of Acetic Acid to shift the equilibrium to favor the products. Our results showed a successful reaction by comparing our boiling results and infrared results to the textbook data on Isopentyl Acetate. Introduction Isopentyl Acetate is an ester that is commonly referred to as banana oil, this is due to the similarity in odor of bananas.
Introduction As a teenager inserts a familiar, gelatinous substance into his mouth, the elusive memories of childhood become perceptible once again. With an incomprehensible flavor, one may question the reason as to why organizations would desecrate this highly acclaimed children’s novelty, chewing gum, by substituting the primary ingredient, sugar, with substances adopting unintelligible names such as xylitol and sorbitol. To an unsuspecting individual, they are baffled to discover that this new-and-improved gum tastes virtually identical to the original product. These obscured ingredients are none other than sugar alcohols; while the application of them in sweets is controversial, it is insightful to know that they are organic compounds
This compound is derived from the fir moss that is native to the plants in Southeast Asia and India. The compound helps improve memory and learning capacity as it acts as an acetylcholinesterase
It intrigues me to learn about the various diseases and conditions that can manifest without proper care taken off a person’s teeth. I think people underestimate the power and overall importance of brushing, and flossing of the teeth on a regular basis. The short time I’ve spent under Ms. Lopez has help emphasize the importance of knowing the anatomy and physiology aspect of the teeth. The knowledge I obtained from shadowing, and numerous hours of online research has help convey to me knowledge on how to better prevent oral
The aim of the experiment was to test different types of soft drink on calcium carbonate marble chips, which were used in place of human teeth, and record what percentage of the marble chips dissolved when it was left in the soft drink overnight. These results will show which of the five soft drinks tested was the most harmful, and the ingredients will be examined to explain why the particular soft drink was the most detrimental to human teeth. Human teeth are covered in a hard substance called tooth enamel, which is made of hydroxyapatite. Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body and is vital in protecting teeth from decay (Callison, 2018). Enamel erosion occurs when acids wear away at the teeth and can result in painful temperature sensitivity, discolouration, cracks and chips, and indentations appearing on the teeth, and will result in cavities (Smith, 2013).
This supplement has been used as food for a tonic for thousands of years and it is believed to increase stamina, energy and improve one’s fertility. This supplement is designed to deliver important vitamins and minerals to help the body to balance, invigorate and energize.
Throughout the history of advertising there have been many emotional commercials. Commercials that emphasize a relatable and powerful main idea that is subtly, or not so subtly, woven in with the product that is being advertised. A famous examples is the Extra Gum 's commercial, entitled "The Story of Sarah and Juan". This paper will summarize the commercial, followed by a glimpse at the ways in which the commercial reinforces classist, racist, and sexist overtones. Also, included is an analysis of the immaterial values portrayed in the commercial and how they connect with the product that is being advertised.
INTRODUCTION Gypsum is scientifically named calcium sulfate dehydrate with the formula (CaSO4.2H2O). It is known to be a white powdery substance that is a naturally occurring mineral. The main form of calcium sulfate dehydrate used in dentistry is named calcium sulfate hemihydrate with the formula (CaSO4)2.H2O. Gypsum is mainly used for dental restorations and applications to replicate the patients’ oral cavity. Dies and models are created using the 5 gypsum products; impression plaster (Type 1), model plaster (Type 2), dental stone (Type 3), dental stone with high strength and low expansion (Type 4) and dental stone with high strength and high expansion (Type 5). In dentistry the gypsum products that are being used are chemically similar
The methodology of wet processing takes the corn grain and soaks it in a weaken blend of sulfuric corrosive and water for 24 to 48 hours so as to partitioned the grain into numerous parts. The slurry blend then experiences an arrangement of processors to divide out the corn germ. Corn oil is a by-result of this procedure and is concentrated and sold. The remaining parts of fiber, gluten and starch are isolated out utilizing screen, hydrochloric and divergent
Annotated bibliography Arndorfer, James. " Wrigley Fields New Pitch: Gum Aids Memory, Stress." Advertising Age 75.18 (2004): 6. Print.
Cellulose is a greatly abundant and utilized to make an assortment of items, for example, paper and plastics. It is formed by a long chain of glucose particles joined from the # 1 carbon on one to the # 4 carbon on the next. Starch is another large carbohydrate made solely from glucose however it comprises two sorts of chains. One sort of chain (amylose) is direct or linear (which, like cellulose, has the # 1 and # 4 connected to structure the chain). The other sort of chain (amylopectin) has a 1>4 backbone, and has branches; amylopectin is similar to glycogen, which is the most accessible form of nourishment stored away by various types of animals, including
3. Swelling Capacity Swelling is one of the distinctive physical properties of the gel copolymer, which is related to the ability to absorb water. The gel ability to absorb water is influenced by the present of free functional groups in the copolymer, such as -OH, -NH2, and -SO3H and can also be influenced by the environment, for example, the alteration in pH, temperature, and electrical current (Erizal et, al., 2002). Swelling properties that is possessed by this gel copolymer can be used as a determination of the swelling ability of the copolymer, which is based on the value of swelling ratio until the maximum limit gel to swells in particular immersion time.