An Electrochemical Study on the Human Dental Enamel with Special Reference to Isoelectric Point

Abstract

In an attempt to make a dynamic study of the isoelectric point and the chargeability of human dental enamel, an electrochemical approach was utilized. Zeta potential of three kinds of the enamel was measured by a streaming potential method. As a result, these isoelectric points could be decided.

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