Investigation of Dental Tissues Using Radioisotope Techniques

This thesis is concerned with the determination of inorganic constituents of dental tissues, mainly tooth enamel. Little is known about the occurrence and distribution of the minor constituents of teeth since analytical difficulties have prevented their estimation. As more sensitive and reliable modern analytical techniques become available more information can be obtained. This thesis deals with the development of methods of analysis for the precise and accurate determination of trace elements using the technique of neutron activation analysis