SEM analysis of dental enamel morphological structures on the basis of their replicas in patients with systemic calcium deficiency |
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Authors: | Ewa Bałczewska Leszek Klimek Aleksandra Palatyńska-Ulatowska |
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Institution: | (1) Private Practice “NZOZ Stomatologia Radogoszcz”, 91-371 Lodz, Poland;(2) Department of Basic and Pre-Clinical Science, Medical University of Lodz, 90-647 Lodz, Poland;(3) Institute of Materials Engineering, Technical University of Lodz, 90-924 Lodz, Poland;(4) Medical University of Lodz, 92-213 Lodz, Poland |
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Abstract: | The aim of the present study is to examine microscopically the surface of dental enamel by using a scanning electron microscope
(SEM), using their replicas formed in female patients with diagnosed periodontal diseases and systemic calcium deficiency.
Replicas of dental enamel surfaces in patients referred for treatment of periodontal diseases were subjected to microscopic
analysis. The replicas, after coating with platinum-palladium alloy, were examined under the scanning electron microscope
at magnifications of 15–5000 x. Densitometric examinations of spine (L2 - L4 segment) revealed bone mineral density BMD T-score lower than −2.5 in 5 patients, in the range of −1.5 to −2.5 in 10 patients,
and higher than −1.5 in the remaining patients. Non-homogenous images of surfaces in the form of light and dark areas were
observed. Light areas corresponded to damaged surfaces of dental tissues. Patients with higher systemic calcium deficiency
had areas lighter in color. More of these areas were found in patients with higher systemic calcium deficiency. It can be
assumed that the calcium deficit is likely to appear in the selected dental tissues, particularly in the dental enamel. |
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Keywords: | Dental enamel Osteoporosis Periodontopathy Replica Scanning electron microscope (SEM) |
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