Ultrastructural analysis and quantitative distribution of Macro-and microelements in young teeth hard tissues by the...

Determination of quantity, distribution and topography of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and copper in transverse and longitudinal sections of deciduous and early erupted permanent human teeth were made by the use of an x-ray microanalyser and simultaneous analysis of the microstructure of the examined surface by the use of an electron scanning microscope. The examinations demonstrated the higher content of calcium and phosphorus, greater density and more homogenous distribution of these elements in the deciduous teeth. In the permanent teeth characteristic conglomerations of mineral granules were visible in the area corresponding to the dentine tubuli.