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The Monterrey metropolitan area (MMA), M\u00e9xico\u2014one of Latin America\u2019s most polluted regions\u2014has seen significant increases in exposure to PM2.5 and PM10, particles that carry heavy metals such as Pb, Zn, and Sn, which can be absorbed by the body, causing neurological, renal, respiratory, metabolic, and reproductive disorders. Despite their known toxicity, there is limited research on bioaccumulation in dental tissues and its oral health implications. This observational cross-sectional study evaluated heavy metal levels in the teeth of MMA residents. Sixty-seven extracted teeth were collected and sectioned to separate the enamel and dentin. An Agilent 240FS AA atomic absorption spectrometer was used to measure heavy metal levels. The results demonstrated that heavy metal concentrations varied significantly by dental structure and geographic location. 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