Toxic Metals Content in Impacted Third Molars and Adjacent Bone Tissue in Different Groups of Patients

Bryła, Ewelina; Konkol, Damian; Kuropka, Piotr; Styczyńska, Marzena; Korczyński, Mariusz

doi:10.3390/ma14040793

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“…The analysis of the aforementioned biological material for the presence of xenobiotics or their metabolites, as well as enzymes in inappropriate concentrations, makes it possible to assess the exposure of a given organism to harmful agents present in the environment [ 55 ]. The monitoring of xenobiotics, referring to toxic metals and persistent organic compounds (POPs), serves as the foundation for shaping environmental policies that impact the health of individuals residing in specific regions [ 56 , 57 ].…”

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Mercury Content in Impacted Wisdom Teeth from Patients of the Legnica–Głogów Copper Area—An In Vitro Pilot Study

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Dobrzyński,

Kuźniarski

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The aim of this study was to determine the content of mercury in impacted third molars from Legnica–Głogów Copper Area residents to emphasize the effects of environmental pollution on the human body. A group of 72 patients with an average age of 27.3 ± 6.9 years participated in the study. Within this study, the research group (Legnica–Głogów Copper Area residents) comprised 51 individuals, while the control group (residents of Wrocław) consisted of 21 participants. A higher number of female individuals participated in the research (55). The amount of mercury present in the samples was determined through atomic absorption spectrometry with the use of a SpectraAA atomic absorption spectrometer and a V2 AA240FS flame attachment that utilized an air–acetylene flame. The accumulation of Hg in the teeth of members of the control group residing in Wrocław was studied, with a focus on identifying the risk factors that contribute to this phenomenon. The final model analyzed the presence of various factors, including thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases, cardiac diseases, and interval-scale Vit. D3 concentration. Among these factors, the presence of cardiac diseases was deemed statistically significant in relation to an increase in Hg concentration in third molars (rate ratio = 2.27, p < 0.0001). The concentration of mercury increased with the age and time of residence in the L-G Copper District.

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Mercury Content in Impacted Wisdom Teeth from Patients of the Legnica–Głogów Copper Area—An In Vitro Pilot Study

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“…Mineralization was carried out in accordance with the Polish Standard PN-EN 13805:2003 Food products-determination of trace elements-pressure mineralization [35]. Determination of mineral elements content was performed by atomic absorption spectrometry in an air-acetylene flame using the SpectraAA atomic absorption spectrometer with a V2 AA240FS flame attachment, using dedicated hollow cathode lamps [36]. The accuracy of the method was confirmed on the basis of the certified reference material NCS ZC 73012-Cabbage, and the measurement uncertainty was estimated at 5%.…”

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Functional Properties of Fruits of Common Medlar (Mespilus germanica L.) Extract

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Common medlar (Mespilus germanica L.) is a long-lived plant with hard fruits, which are harvested in the fall and stored in cold and dark places. The aim of the work was to obtain the extract from freeze-dried fruits of medlar. Then, the samples were purified on a column with Amberlite XAD-16 ion exchange resin (two fractions were obtained and tested in further steps: methanol (MF) and water (WF)). A quantitative analysis of the polyphenolic compounds and selected elements was performed. In addition, in vitro tests of antidiabetic and antioxidant activity of the extracts were carried out. The applied methodology included the determination of antidiabetic activity by diffusion method, antioxidant activity by ABTS and FRAP methods, elemental analysisby atomic spectrometry, and quantitative and qualitative determination of phenolic composition by UPLC method. The highest antioxidant activity was observed in the MF of the medlar preparation, which was 245.31 μM Trolox/g (in ABTS test). Both fractions showed positive antidiabetic effects. For WF, even a small concentration of 1 mg/mL DMSO, the percentage of α-amylase inhibition was 35%. The WF dominated in terms of the total content of phenolic compounds (mainly gallic, procatechic, chlorogenic, and ferulic acids).

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An In-Vitro Evaluation of Toxic Metals Concentration in the Third Molars from Residents of the Legnica-Głogów Copper Area and Risk Factors Determining the Accumulation of Those Metals: A Pilot Study

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Kuźniarski

Styczyńska

et al. 2023

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The purpose of this study was to determine tissue concentration of toxic metals, namely Mn, Cr, Ni, Cu, Fe, Cd, Pb, and Zn, in the removed third molars in patients from the Legnica-Głogów copper district. A group of 69 patients with an average age of 27.3 ± 6.9 years was enrolled into the study. There were 16 (23.2%) men and 53 (76.8%) women. Patients were divided into two groups according to the place of residence—residents of the Legnica-Głogów Copper Area (n = 49) and the control group, residents of Wrocław (n = 20). Determination of the Pb, Cd, Cr, Ni, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn content was performed by atomic absorption spectrometry in an air–acetylene flame using the SpectraAA atomic absorption spectrometer with a V2 AA240FS flame attachment. The content of Fe and Pb in the third molars was higher among residents of the Legnica-Głogów Copper Area (p = 0.016 and p = 0.002, respectively). The significant risk factors that may contribute to the accumulation of toxic metals in teeth were identified. We showed a significant correlation between the level of Cr, Cu, and Zn and age, and between chromium and vitamin D3 concentration in the blood (p < 0.05 for all).

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Toxic Metals Content in Impacted Third Molars and Adjacent Bone Tissue in Different Groups of Patients

Cited by 5 publications

References 22 publications

Mercury Content in Impacted Wisdom Teeth from Patients of the Legnica–Głogów Copper Area—An In Vitro Pilot Study

Mercury Content in Impacted Wisdom Teeth from Patients of the Legnica–Głogów Copper Area—An In Vitro Pilot Study

Functional Properties of Fruits of Common Medlar (Mespilus germanica L.) Extract

An In-Vitro Evaluation of Toxic Metals Concentration in the Third Molars from Residents of the Legnica-Głogów Copper Area and Risk Factors Determining the Accumulation of Those Metals: A Pilot Study

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