Title

Functional role of inorganic trace elements on enamel and dentin formation: A review

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Calcium and phosphate are the major components of hydroxyapatite crystals that form the inorganic portion of the teeth. Apart from these, certain elements are present in little amounts in enamel and dentin of the human teeth. Although they are required in minute quantities, their absence may alter healthy development of enamel and dentin and may result in developmental tooth defects as well as dental caries. Furthermore, excessive intake of some trace elements may inversely affect tooth development and health. The exact of effects that trace elements have on teeth and oral health is still an unexplored territory. The present paper reviews the presence of trace elements in teeth and their role in tooth health and development.

Publication Date

11-1-2021

Faculty

Faculty of Dentistry

Subject Area

Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Physical Sciences, General Chemical Engineering

Indexed in Scopus

yes

DOI

https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_392_21

Volume

13

Keywords

Amelogenesis, dentinogenesis, trace elements

eISSN

09757406

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