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benzo(a)pyrene and Dental Caries

benzo(a)pyrene has been researched along with Dental Caries in 1 studies

Benzo(a)pyrene: A potent mutagen and carcinogen. It is a public health concern because of its possible effects on industrial workers, as an environmental pollutant, an as a component of tobacco smoke.
benzo[a]pyrene : An ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene consisting of five fused benzene rings.

Dental Caries: Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Warnakulasuriya, S1
Dietrich, T1
Bornstein, MM1
Casals Peidró, E1
Preshaw, PM1
Walter, C1
Wennström, JL1
Bergström, J1

Reviews

1 review available for benzo(a)pyrene and Dental Caries

ArticleYear
Oral health risks of tobacco use and effects of cessation.
    International dental journal, 2010, Volume: 60, Issue:1

    Topics: Benzo(a)pyrene; Carcinogens; Dental Caries; DNA Damage; Humans; Leukoplakia, Oral; Mouth Neoplasms;

2010