The Effects of EDTA on Denture Calculus: An Examination Using the Scanning Electron Microscope.

Abstract

EDTA was used to remove calcified debris from salivary deposits on denture acrylic. Examinations were performed using the SEM and EDAX. It was found that soaking only with sodium hypochlorite removed almost none of the calcified debris. A combination treatment of EDTA, followed by sodium hypochlorite removed the calculus - calcified and uncalcified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042414

Entities

People

  • John L. Salomone
  • John M. Brady

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Dentifrices
  • Dentures
  • Electron Microscopes
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Electrons
  • Elements
  • Materials
  • Microscopes
  • Microscopy
  • Scanning
  • Scanning Electron Microscopes
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Teeth
  • Tooth Diseases
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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