Environmental Cadmium Exposure and Dental Indices in Orthodontic Patients
Background. Previous studies have shown that environmental cadmium exposure could disrupt salivary gland function and is associated with dental caries and reduced bone density. Therefore, this cross-sectional study attempted to determine whether tooth decay with tooth loss following cadmium exposure...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/413 |