Estimation of Trace Elements Namely Lead, Copper, Selenium, and Cadmium by Acid Biopsy Technique in Sound and Carious Permanent Teeth Using Inductively Coupled Plasma-optical Emission Spectrometry: An In Vivo Study

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Kumar, Mallika Sampath and Ramesh, Krishnan and John, John Baby and Selvaraj, Nandhini (2025) Estimation of Trace Elements Namely Lead, Copper, Selenium, and Cadmium by Acid Biopsy Technique in Sound and Carious Permanent Teeth Using Inductively Coupled Plasma-optical Emission Spectrometry: An In Vivo Study. International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 18 (2). 141 - 145. ISSN 09751904; 09747052

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Abstract

This study assessed cariogenic trace elements (lead, copper, selenium, cadmium) in sound and carious permanent teeth of 60 children aged 12–14 using acid etch biopsy. Children were grouped as caries-free (n=30) or carious (n=30, DMFT 2–3). A 3 µL perchloric acid sample was applied for 3 seconds and aspirated. Unpaired t-tests showed significant differences between groups. Trace element levels were higher in carious teeth, suggesting a correlation between element presence and caries susceptibility.

Item Type: Article
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Subjects: Dentistry > Dental Hygiene
Divisions: Engineering and Technology > Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Chennai
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org
Date Deposited: 26 Nov 2025 09:22
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2025 09:22
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/302

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