The rachitic tooth: Refining the use of interglobular dentine in diagnosing vitamin D deficiency

ConclusionsWe conclude that caution is required when evaluating low-grade IGD, as it may be misidentified.Contribution to knowledgeInformation reviewed and assimilated contributes to refining the role of IGD to act as a biological marker, particularly in less severe cases of vitamin D deficiency through provision of clear guidance.Limitations of this studyInformation from earlier experimental work is limited and until recently understanding of vitamin D and deficiency of this pro-hormone was restricted.Suggestions for further researchFurther data could be gathered from living individuals with known biological/medical information.
Source: International Journal of Paleopathology - Category: Pathology Source Type: research