Abstract
PIXE analysis has been applied to a set of twenty human teeth to determine trace element concentration in enamel from areas suceptible to dental caries (mesial and distal contact points) and in areas less susceptible to the disease (buccal surface), with the aim of determining the possible roles of trace elements in the carious process. The samples were caries-free anterior incisors extracted for periodontal reasons from subjects 10-30 years of age. Prior to extraction of the sample teeth, a detailed dental history and examination was carried out in each individual. PIXE analysis, using a 3 MeV proton beam of 1 mm diameter, allowed the determination of Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Sr and Pb above detection limits. As demonstrated in this work, the enhanced sensitivity of PIXE analysis over electron microprobe analysis, and capability of localised surface analysis compared with the pooled samples require for neutron activation analysis, makes it a powerful and useful technique in dental analysis.
Annegarn, H J;
Jodaikin, A;
Cleaton-Jones, P E;
Sellschop, J P.F.;
Madiba, C C.P.;
Bibby, D;
[1]
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Dental Research Unit)
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Nuclear Physics Research Unit
Citation Formats
Annegarn, H J, Jodaikin, A, Cleaton-Jones, P E, Sellschop, J P.F., Madiba, C C.P., Bibby, D, and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Dental Research Unit).
PIXE analysis of caries related trace elements in tooth enamel.
Netherlands: N. p.,
1981.
Web.
Annegarn, H J, Jodaikin, A, Cleaton-Jones, P E, Sellschop, J P.F., Madiba, C C.P., Bibby, D, & University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Dental Research Unit).
PIXE analysis of caries related trace elements in tooth enamel.
Netherlands.
Annegarn, H J, Jodaikin, A, Cleaton-Jones, P E, Sellschop, J P.F., Madiba, C C.P., Bibby, D, and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Dental Research Unit).
1981.
"PIXE analysis of caries related trace elements in tooth enamel."
Netherlands.
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title = {PIXE analysis of caries related trace elements in tooth enamel}
author = {Annegarn, H J, Jodaikin, A, Cleaton-Jones, P E, Sellschop, J P.F., Madiba, C C.P., Bibby, D, and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Dental Research Unit)}
abstractNote = {PIXE analysis has been applied to a set of twenty human teeth to determine trace element concentration in enamel from areas suceptible to dental caries (mesial and distal contact points) and in areas less susceptible to the disease (buccal surface), with the aim of determining the possible roles of trace elements in the carious process. The samples were caries-free anterior incisors extracted for periodontal reasons from subjects 10-30 years of age. Prior to extraction of the sample teeth, a detailed dental history and examination was carried out in each individual. PIXE analysis, using a 3 MeV proton beam of 1 mm diameter, allowed the determination of Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Sr and Pb above detection limits. As demonstrated in this work, the enhanced sensitivity of PIXE analysis over electron microprobe analysis, and capability of localised surface analysis compared with the pooled samples require for neutron activation analysis, makes it a powerful and useful technique in dental analysis.}
journal = []
volume = {181:1-3}
place = {Netherlands}
year = {1981}
month = {Mar}
}
title = {PIXE analysis of caries related trace elements in tooth enamel}
author = {Annegarn, H J, Jodaikin, A, Cleaton-Jones, P E, Sellschop, J P.F., Madiba, C C.P., Bibby, D, and University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Dental Research Unit)}
abstractNote = {PIXE analysis has been applied to a set of twenty human teeth to determine trace element concentration in enamel from areas suceptible to dental caries (mesial and distal contact points) and in areas less susceptible to the disease (buccal surface), with the aim of determining the possible roles of trace elements in the carious process. The samples were caries-free anterior incisors extracted for periodontal reasons from subjects 10-30 years of age. Prior to extraction of the sample teeth, a detailed dental history and examination was carried out in each individual. PIXE analysis, using a 3 MeV proton beam of 1 mm diameter, allowed the determination of Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Sr and Pb above detection limits. As demonstrated in this work, the enhanced sensitivity of PIXE analysis over electron microprobe analysis, and capability of localised surface analysis compared with the pooled samples require for neutron activation analysis, makes it a powerful and useful technique in dental analysis.}
journal = []
volume = {181:1-3}
place = {Netherlands}
year = {1981}
month = {Mar}
}