Title: Structure and properties of enamel and dentin
Abstract: This chapter addresses the mineralized tissues of teeth – enamel and dentin – and how they develop into structural components with unique physical properties. Tooth structure includes an epithelium-derived outer shell of enamel that is highly mineralized, hard, stiff and wear resistant. This is supported both mechanically and biochemically by a mesenchyme-derived dentin, which is vital, less mineralized, softer and more compliant. The dentin is maintained by the dental pulp, which is cellular and innervated, and has a vascular plexus.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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