Some Biophysical and Microchemical Properties of Oral Structures in Health and Disease.
Abstract
The study seeks answers to questions concerning the preventive and therapeutic aspects of dental caries and periodontal disease by use of clinical and biophysical applications. The clinical material is evaluated by means of scanning electron microscopy and electron microprobe X-ray analysis. The study has several objectives, namely: (1) To determine the uptake of cariostatic agents by sound and diseased cementum; (2) to determine mineral components of dental calculus; (3) to determine by means of scanning electron microscopy, the morphological characteristics of regenerating peripheral nerves; (4) to obtain more information about the role of S. mutans in early caries and (5) to determine whether there is any significant difference in the clinical composition of caries resistant and caries susceptible areas of dental enamel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA004250
Entities
People
- Harvey W. Lyon
- John J. Hefferren
- John Oldershaw
- Kirk C. Hoerman
Organizations
- American Dental Association