Abstract |
Studies of children with disorders of calcium and phosphate homeostasis indicate that hypocalcaemia, but not hypophosphataemia, is a significant and specific factor in the etiology of enamel hypoplasia. Only those teeth were affected that had developed during the hypocalcaemic episodes.
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Authors | G Nikiforuk, D Fraser |
Journal | Journal of dental research
(J Dent Res)
Vol. 58
Issue Spec Issue B
Pg. 1014-5
(Mar 1979)
ISSN: 0022-0345 [Print] United States |
PMID | 216712
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Child
- Dental Enamel Hypoplasia
(etiology)
- Homeostasis
- Humans
- Hypocalcemia
(complications)
- Hypophosphatemia, Familial
(complications)
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