Analysis of calcium, phosphorus, and carbon concentrations during developmental calcification of dentin and enamel in rat incisors using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX)

During tooth development, the initial dentin matrix may possess distinctive mineral characteristics as compared with other parts of dentin and predentin. Elemental composition of the mineral in enamel may change during late maturation. Our results are suggestive of degradation of organic components during developmental calcification in dentin and enamel.