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Plaque minerals and caries experience: associations and interrelationships
Journal of Dental Research
|March 1, 1978
Summary
Dental caries (DMFT) showed inverse relationships with essential minerals like calcium and fluoride in plaque. These findings suggest a natural mechanism regulates mineral levels in dental plaque.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Dental Research
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Dental caries, measured by DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Teeth), is a significant public health issue.
- The mineral composition of dental plaque is influenced by diet and environmental factors.
- Understanding these influences is crucial for developing effective caries prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between DMFT scores and the concentration of various elements in dental plaque.
- To explore the association between plaque mass and elemental content.
- To identify potential mineral regulation mechanisms within dental plaque.
Main Methods:
- Elemental analysis of individual dental plaque samples.
- Correlation analysis between DMFT scores and elemental concentrations (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, strontium, potassium, fluoride, lithium, zinc).
- Assessment of the relationship between plaque mass and elemental content.
Main Results:
- Inverse associations were observed between DMFT and total concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, strontium, potassium, and fluoride in plaque.
- Lithium, strontium, fluoride, and zinc levels were inversely related to plaque mass.
- Consistent interdependence patterns among elements suggest a regulatory mechanism.
Conclusions:
- Dental plaque mineral composition, particularly calcium, phosphorus, and fluoride, is inversely associated with caries experience (DMFT).
- A biological mechanism appears to regulate mineral levels in dental plaque, adapting to varying environmental conditions.
- These findings offer insights into novel strategies for dental caries prevention through mineral modulation.
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