Despite their hard, rigid structure, teeth are not classified as bones. They are distinct entities primarily composed of enamel and dentin, lacking the living cells and vascularization that ...

Using an atomic-scale imaging tool on a sea creature's tooth, two Northwestern University researchers have peeled away some of the mystery of organic and inorganic interfaces in tooth and bone ...

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an inorganic mineral present in human bone and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration. While it occurs naturally in bone, healthcare ...

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