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J Dent Res 53(4): 847-852, 1974
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Mineral Composition of Normal Human Enamel and Dentin and the Relation of Composition to Dental Caries:I. Macrominerals and Comparison of Methods of Analyses

NELLIE L. DERISE 1, S. J. RITCHEY 1, and A. K. FURR 1

1 Department of Human Nutrition and Foods and the Nuclear Laboratory, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA

The macromineral concentrations in enamel and dentin from 175 permanent, sound teeth were related to age, sex, and number of DMFT in the patients. Calcium, phosphorus, chlorine, and potassium concentrations were greater in enamel than in dentin, but magnesium was higher in dentin. Analytical methods were compared for four elements.

Submitted on June 27, 1973




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