Dental calculus is formed by deposition of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluids on to the teeth. Environmental conditions, dietary habits and lifestyle habits influences the oral environment and composition of dental calculus. Depending on the population these habits may vary .A study on the composition of dental calculus and the factors influencing its formation may help in the identification of these habits, which also varies according to the geographical location. A probable identification of a person based on the geographical location and lifestyle habits is possible by analysing the dental calculus. This study focuses on the variations in elemental composition between two population groups of Gujarat and Kerala and using it as a prospective tool in the identification of a person based on his geographical location and lifestyle habits.
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