Mineral Composition of Normal Human Enamel and Dentin and the Relation of Composition to Dental Caries: I. Macrominerals and Comparison of Methods of Analyses

Abstract

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.