Open AccessEstimation of trace elements in sound and carious enamel of primary and permanent teeth by atomic absorption spectrophotometry: An <i> in vitro</i> study
Author(s) -
N D Shashikiran,
V V Subba Reddy,
Mallayya C Hiremath
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.35824
Subject(s) - enamel paint , dentistry , atomic absorption spectroscopy , trace element , permanent teeth , materials science , chemistry , nuclear chemistry , metallurgy , medicine , physics , quantum mechanics
The influence of trace elements on the prevalence of caries is a complex subject. However, the demonstration of an inverse relationship between caries prevalence and fluoride (F) intake indicates the potential effect of trace elements on caries.