Open AccessEstimation of Copper Levels in Saliva and Its Relation to Dental Caries and Hemoglobin Levels
Author(s) -
Vundela Rajashekar Reddy,
Shruthi Devakar,
Nagalakshmi Chowdhary,
Sakleshpura Mruthyunjaya Chaitan,
Ravigna Peddi,
Paluvary Sharath Kumar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1904
pISSN - 0974-7052
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1938
Subject(s) - saliva , hemoglobin , copper , medicine , dentistry , physiology , gastroenterology , chemistry , organic chemistry
A very small quantity of trace elements will be present in saliva. Salivary composition influences caries inhibition and promotion based on the different organic, inorganic, and trace elements.