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| Year : 2014 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 100-104 |
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Trace elements in oral health and disease: An updated review
Noopur Kulkarni1, Ketki Kalele1, Meena Kulkarni1, Rahul Kathariya2
1 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India
2 Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Dr. D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Rahul Kathariya
Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Dr. D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2348-2915.133959
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Enzymes of trace elements are an important part of certain biological and chemical reactions. They work in harmony with proteins and often with certain other co enzymes. They attract substrate molecules and enable their conversion to a specific end product. Some trace elements are involved in redox reactions. Modern day diet, comprising of refined foods is a cause of concern, as it may not have a sufficient amount of these trace elements. Dietary supplements may be of required to combat this shortage. The present paper has thoroughly discussed trace elements, as this area of research has not received the deserved attention. Thus, a comprehensive understanding of these trace elements is essential and significant for disease control and for maintaining optimal health. |
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