Study of Salivary Stones

Authors

  • E. Gryčová Nanotechnology Centre, Technical University, Ostrava
  • J. Seidlerová Nanotechnology Centre, Technical University, Ostrava
  • P. Štrympl Faculty Hospital, Ostrava
  • S. Vallová Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Technical University, Ostrava

Keywords:

salivary stones, sialoliths, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, differential thermal analysis

Abstract

Forty samples of salivary stones were studied by IR spectroscopy, SEM, DTA and X-ray powder diffraction. A procedure for their analysis was developed. Micro- and nanometric spherical particles were observed on the stone surface, which indicates their gradual growth. The mentioned methods have proved the same hydroxyapatite composition of the studied stones. 63 % of them contained various toxic metals such as Pb, Ti and Zn. The presence of metals on the stone surface proved the negative effect of environmental pollution on human health.

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Published

2015-08-15

How to Cite

Gryčová, E., Seidlerová, J., Štrympl, P., & Vallová, S. (2015). Study of Salivary Stones. Chemické Listy, 109(8), 630–634. Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/330

Issue

Vol. 109 No. 8 (2015)

Section

Articles