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• Published Open access Original Research Special issue 18 May 2024

  Study to evaluate and correlate the levels of heavy metals in dental calculus of burnt tobacco (Mishri) users and non-tobacco users with their periodontal status Using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)

  By Girish Suragimath, Nikhil Bhalchandra Awale, Siddharth Varma, Sameer Zope, Ashwinirani SR, Apurva Kale

  Abstract: The use of burnt tobacco products, such as Mishri, is associated with numerous health risks, including periodontal diseases. Heavy metals present in tobacco can accumulate in dental calculus, potentially exacerbating periodontal conditions. This study aimed to assess and establish a correlation between the levels of heavy metals present in dental calculus among burnt tobacco (Mishri) users and non-tobacco users, in relation to their periodontal health status. Utilizing Atomic Absorption Spectrometry …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 166–174 Read article →