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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Main Authors: Hui-Ling Chen, Jason Chen-Chieh Fang, Chia-Jung Chang, Ti-Feng Wu, I-Kuan Wang, Jen-Fen Fu, Ya-Ching Huang, Ju-Shao Yen, Cheng-Hao Weng, Tzung-Hai Yen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/413