Dentin or dentine is a layer of material that lies immediately underneath the enamel of the tooth. It is one of the four major components of the tooth which comprises: The outer hard enamel The dentin ...

Human digested dentin matrix extract (DDME) may be used as a biomaterial for dentin regeneration, making it a possible option for vital pulp therapy like pulpotomy, according to an animal study ...

The Atlantic wolffish is known for its powerful bite, capable of crushing hard-shelled prey with ease. Now, researchers have discovered that the fish's teeth don't just withstand these extreme forces, ...

AT A CLINIC at the University of California, San Francisco, dentists in training hone their "drill-and-fill" skills for treating patients with cavities. But in a lab across the hall from the clinic, a ...

Teeth contribute to the important functions of food mastication, swallowing, digestion, speech, and aesthetics in humans. Each tooth component serves a specific purpose. The development of human teeth ...

There are few things worse than having to avoid eating your favorite ice cream because you don’t want to experience the pain caused by sensitive teeth. That may soon be a thing of the past, with ...

An experimental procedure combining a drug previously investigated in Alzheimer's clinical trials and a biodegradable sponge has shown promise in its ability to stimulate dentin growth. What's False ...

Dentin hypersensitivity is an oral condition characterized by a sharp pain in the affected tooth or teeth. The stimuli expose the dentin. It typically responds to thermal, evaporative, tactile, or ...