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Measuring Tooth Discoloration from Coffee with HPLC
December 11th 2024Researchers measured bovine tooth enamel samples with colorimetry, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectrophotometry to develop a comprehensive understanding of coffee-induced tooth discoloration by examining the individual and combined effects of CGA and pigments and determining how their concentrations are affected by coffee roast level.