Possible origin of sulfated glycosaminoglycans in human dental calculus |
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| Authors: | GRAHAM EMBERY HÄKON NORDBÖ |
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| Institution: | Department of Dental Science, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, and Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
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| Abstract: | Abstract— The sulfated glycosaminoglycans present in human dental calculus have been shown to be dermatan sulfate and chondroitin-4-sulfate. The composition suggests that the glycosaminoglycans present in calculus, particularly subgingival material, could originate as a result of associated periodontal disease since closely similar compounds have previously been identified in normal and inflamed human gingiva. |
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| Keywords: | calcification exogenous periodontitis |
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