Relationships between carbonate, sex and other macroelements in human whole enamel

Enamel samples were prepared from 40 teeth and CO3, P, F, Ca, Mg and Zn concentrations were determined. The carbonate concentration was higher in women than in men (P = 0.018), otherwise no sex dependence was found. Positive correlations were found between CO3 and Mg (P = 0.001). These relations should be taken into consideration when the solubility of enamel is studied.