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. 2015 Jan 29;6(1):3. doi: 10.1186/s13167-014-0025-8

Table 3.

Microelement composition of intact enamel and enamel covered with dental plaque

Microelement composition Intact enamel Enamel covered with dental plaque
Ca 37.45 ± 1.4% 26.01 ± 2.78%
F 0.98 ± 0.02% 0.72 ± 0.12%
P 17.08 ± 1.23% 12.18 ± 1.48%
Mg 0.74 ± 0.01% 1.7 ± 0.70%
Inorganic substances 95.46 ± 1.2% 51.23 ± 1.56%
Organic substances 3.56 ± 1.02% 48.71 ± 1.24%