Quantitative analysis of trace metal accumulation in teeth using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Quantitative analysis of trace metal accumulation in teeth using laser-induced breakdown...
Samek, O.; Beddows, D.C.S.; Telle, H.H.; Morris, G.W.; Liska, M.; Kaiser, J.
1999-12-01 00:00:00
The technique of laser ablation is receiving increasing attention for applications in dentistry, specifically for the treatment of teeth (e.g. drilling of micro-holes and plaque removal). In the process of ablation a luminous micro-plasma is normally generated which may be exploited for elemental analysis. Here we report on quantitative Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) analysis to study the presence of trace minerals in teeth. A selection of teeth of different age groups has been investigated, ranging from the first teeth of infants, through the second teeth of children, to adults to trace the influence of environmental factors on the accumulation of a number of elements in teeth. We found a close link between elements detected in tooth fillings and toothpastes with those present in teeth.
http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.pngApplied Physics A: Materials Science ProcessingSpringer Journalshttp://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/quantitative-analysis-of-trace-metal-accumulation-in-teeth-using-laser-w6Z0zk9Cgk
Quantitative analysis of trace metal accumulation in teeth using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
The technique of laser ablation is receiving increasing attention for applications in dentistry, specifically for the treatment of teeth (e.g. drilling of micro-holes and plaque removal). In the process of ablation a luminous micro-plasma is normally generated which may be exploited for elemental analysis. Here we report on quantitative Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) analysis to study the presence of trace minerals in teeth. A selection of teeth of different age groups has been investigated, ranging from the first teeth of infants, through the second teeth of children, to adults to trace the influence of environmental factors on the accumulation of a number of elements in teeth. We found a close link between elements detected in tooth fillings and toothpastes with those present in teeth.
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