| The effects of household corrosive chemicals on human dentition. | |
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PMID: 19732273 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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There is a gap in the literature concerning the chemical effects that household products may produce on human remains. The present study examines the effects of household chemical products on teeth. A total of eight chemicals were utilized for this experiment. The corrosive chemical categories include: hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, and sodium hydroxide. Two products with each chemical were used, each representing varying concentrations of the corrosive product. Two human teeth were allocated for emergence in the chemical throughout a 24-h period of exposure. Results demonstrate hydrochloric acid as the most detrimental chemical to the dental samples. Sulfuric acid enacted minimal alterations to the teeth, although some etching and discoloration were noticeable. Phosphoric acid resulted in variable changes of the organic and inorganic contents of teeth. Lastly, exposure of sodium hydroxide resulted in little to no change. As hypothesized, distinct effects are observable of each chemical. |
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Authors:
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Darcy J Cope; Tosha L Dupras |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2009-08-28 |
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Title: Journal of forensic sciences Volume: 54 ISSN: 1556-4029 ISO Abbreviation: J. Forensic Sci. Publication Date: 2009 Nov |
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Created Date: 2009-11-02 Completed Date: 2010-01-26 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375370 Medline TA: J Forensic Sci Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1238-46 Citation Subset: IM |
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University of Central Florida, Department of Anthropology, Orlando, FL 32816, USA. |
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Caustics
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toxicity* Dentition, Permanent* Female Forensic Dentistry Household Products / toxicity* Humans Hydrochloric Acid / toxicity Incisor / injuries, pathology Molar / injuries, pathology Phosphoric Acids / toxicity Sodium Hydroxide / toxicity Time Factors |
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0/Caustics; 0/Phosphoric Acids; 1310-73-2/Sodium Hydroxide; 7647-01-0/Hydrochloric Acid; 7664-38-2/phosphoric acid |
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