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)
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)
분석과학 / Analytical Science and Technology, (P)1225-0163; (E)2288-8985
2023, v.36 no.2, pp.99-104
https://doi.org/10.5806/ast.2023.36.2.99
M.E.M. Eisa
(Northern Border University, Department of Physics)
J.A. Mars
(Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, C.P.U.T)
S. Naidoo
(Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape)
R.A. Shibrain
(Ministry of Social Development, NHIF)
K.J. Cloete
(UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology Laboratories, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa)
M. Maaza
(UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology Laboratories, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa)
M.E.M. Eisa,
J.A. Mars,
S. Naidoo,
R.A. Shibrain,
K.J. Cloete,
&
M. Maaza.
(2023). 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). , 36(2), 99-104, https://doi.org/10.5806/ast.2023.36.2.99
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.
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trace elements,
<TEX>${\mu}$</TEX>-PIXE,
homogeneous elemental profile distribution,
tooth enamel,
molar teeth,
NMP techniques