Characterization of human dental enamel by epithermal neutron activation analysis.
Dental enamel is considered to be a biological interface depending on two phenomena the surroundings and the individual's general metabolism. The analysis of its chemical composition is becoming more and more developed. A neutron activation method has been elaborated and applied to these analyses. The results obtained and their statistical interpretation emphasize the fundamental importance of trace elements as a result of their role in the main physiopathological phenomenon peculiar to dental enamel.
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Laboratoire Pierre Süe C.N.R.S., C.E.N./Saclay, Gif sur Yvette, France.
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D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D009501:Neutron Activation Analysis / Q000379:methods; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000032:analysis*
D014131:Trace Elements