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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Oral Health Research
  • Trace Element Metabolism

Background:

  • Ultratrace elements are defined by minute dietary requirements (µg/day).
  • Focus on fluorine (F), aluminium (Al), molybdenum (Mo), and cobalt (Co).
  • Fluorine intake primarily from dental products; Al, Mo, Co mainly from diet.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of ultratrace elements in oral health, especially dental caries.
  • To establish the significance of fluorine (F) in dental health.
  • To explore the potential impact of aluminium (Al), molybdenum (Mo), and cobalt (Co) on oral health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ultratrace elements and their impact on oral health.
  • Analysis of fluorine's role in tooth development and enamel resistance.
  • Examination of epidemiological and laboratory data for Al, Mo, and Co effects.

Main Results:

  • Systemic and topical fluorine significantly improve resistance to acid demineralization and reduce dental caries.
  • Adequate fluorine intake is estimated at 0.05 mg/kg/day to prevent caries and fluorosis.
  • Some studies suggest an inverse relationship between aluminium levels and dental caries incidence.

Conclusions:

  • Fluorine is a key ultratrace element for preventing dental caries in all age groups.
  • The oral health benefits of aluminium, molybdenum, and cobalt are not well-established at physiological concentrations.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand the role of ultratrace elements beyond fluorine in oral health.