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Atom Probe Tomography of Human Tooth Enamel and the Accurate Identification of Magnesium and Carbon in the Mass Spectrum

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According to the World Health Organization, 60-90% of children and nearly 100% of adults worldwide suffer from dental decay (caries), which occurs via the progressive dissolution of dental enamel. Human… Click to show full abstract

According to the World Health Organization, 60-90% of children and nearly 100% of adults worldwide suffer from dental decay (caries), which occurs via the progressive dissolution of dental enamel. Human dental enamel is the hardest tissue in the body and plays a vital role in protecting teeth from wear and chemical attacks. It consists of a mineral phase, mainly in the form of highly oriented ribbon-like nanowires of carbonated hydroxyapatite [1].

Keywords: atom probe; tomography human; enamel accurate; probe tomography; human tooth; tooth enamel

Journal Title: Microscopy and Microanalysis
Year Published: 2017

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