Tooth Enamel And Dentin
by Meckes/ottawa
Title
Tooth Enamel And Dentin
Artist
Meckes/ottawa
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Color enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of tooth enamel (grey) and dentin (brown). The enamel is the outer covering of the crown of the tooth. It is the hardest substance in the human body. It is composed of rows of calcium and phosphorus salts embedded in a protein matrix. Dentin makes up the majority of the tooth. It is composed of mineralised connective tissue. Magnification x190 when printed at 10 cm tall.
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May 19th, 2021
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