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Unusually High Circumpulpal Lead Concentrations as Valid Evidence of Lead Intoxication

Oral and Dental Teaching Hospital

Sias R. Groblerl

Oral and Dental Research Institute, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg 7505, Republic of South Africa

A case is reported of a 59-year-old male who had been employed continuously as a motor technician for 32 years. During the latter period of his employment he gradually developed a number of the signs and symptoms typically manifested by persons suffering from lead intoxication. Five years after the termination of his employment, the lead content in the circumpulpal dentine of 2 of his teeth was determined and found to be more than 7 times higher than that of the controls. Thus, the probability of lead intoxication is supported very strongly.

Human & Experimental Toxicology, Vol. 6, No. 6, 475-477 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/096032718700600604


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