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The Effect of Protein-Energy Malnutrition on the Growth of Tooth Germs in Newborn Rats

1979; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 58; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/00220345790580031501

1544-0591

Tetsuo Nakamoto, Henry M. Mallak, Sanford A. Miller,

Diet and metabolism studies

The effect of protein-energy malnutrition on the growth of molar and incisor tooth germs was studied. Significant differences were found between control and malnourished groups in the weights and calcium contents of both tooth germs. The data point to the importance of the effect of nutrient deficiency on the critical growth period of an oral structure.