[Study on the content of certain elements in retained teeth].
The content of calcium, phosphorus.potassium and zinc was determined in 21 retained canine teeth and in a control group of canine teeth erupted completely. In the measurement the method of X-ray fluorescence was used. The obtained results were subjected to statistical analysis. In relation to control canines the retained teeth contained significantly more calcium and phosphorus and significantly less potassium. No significant differences were found in zinc content.
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