Serum Copper Levels in Periapical Inflammation Patients Compare with Healthy Individuals
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Copper is an essential trace mineral. All the tissues of the body need it for normal metabolic function. There is a continuous synergy between nutrition and the integrity of the oral cavity in health and disease. The study was designed as a case-control study comprising 50 patients with periapical inflammation and 50 healthy subjects as controls. Serum copper estimation was performed by atomic absorption spectrometry. There was a decrease in serum copper level in periapical inflammation patients when compared to healthy individuals (p<0.001, highly significant). The multi-faceted role of copper in biological systems is demonstrated by several studies. The study suggests the need of a balanced copper containing diet is for normal health and well being of individuals. Keywords: Copper, Periapical inflammation, Micronutrients, Diet, Periapical granuloma, Abcess
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Pushparaj Shetty, Suchetha Kumara
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