학술논문
Investigation of trace elements in incisor and molar teeth from two different geographical areas in Sudan using micro-particle induced x-ray emission (μ-PIXE)
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
분석과학. 2023-04 36(2):99-104
Subject
Language
Korean
ISSN
1225-0163
2288-8985
2288-8985
Abstract
Trace elements (TEs) have significant effects on both dental health and human health. Toxic effects are caused by deficiency or excess of TEs. This study was performed to determine levels of toxic and trace elements in incisor and molar teeth sampled from male and female participants residing in the north and south regions of Sudan. The tooth enamel of 18 extracted human teeth was analyzed using particle-induced x-ray emission (μ-PIXE) to determine its elemental profile and distribution. GeoPIXEII software package was used for the analysis of μ-PIXE data. The main elements determined were Na, Mg, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Zn, Co, and Sr which were homogeneously distributed in the areas of the tooth enamel mapped with micro-PIXE.