Concentration of hydroxyl groups in dental apatites: a solid-state 1H MAS NMR study using inverse 31P →1H cross-polarization

• DOI: 10.1039/b708317c
• Publication Date: 2007-10-23T13:13:10Z
• Authors: Joanna Kolmas; Waclaw Kolodziejski
• Keywords: Proton NMR

The concentration of structural hydroxyl groups in the apatite mineral enamel, dentin and cementum healthy human teeth was estimated by reference to stoichiometric hydroxyapatite be 73 ± 3, 18 2 1%, respectively.