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Brushite in the pulp of primary molars
Author(s) -
Arys A.,
Jedwab J.,
Pireaux J. J.,
Philippart C.,
Dourov N.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.1989.tb01568.x
Subject(s) - brushite , molar , crystallization , pulp (tooth) , scanning electron microscope , dentistry , materials science , chemistry , medicine , composite material , phosphate , organic chemistry
This study was undertaken to investigate the mineral phase of spherulitic calcifications discovered in the pulpous mesenchyme of human primary molars by microradiography. Analytical scanning electron microscopy and x‐ray diffraction disclosed that well‐crystallized brushite is the major compound of the spherulites. The mechanism leading to the crystallization of brushite is far from well understood. Histologically, on decalcified sections, inflammatory cells and capillaries can be seen trapped in the spherulites. In the light of these findings, it could be suggested that metabolic conditions may promote the crystallization of brushite in the pulp of primary molars.