Dentin
Current as of: March 25, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Arden Christen DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry
DentinDentin is the middle layer of a tooth. It is made of hard minerals and protects the pulp (the inner core of the tooth) from external conditions such as heat and cold. Dentin is covered by enamel above the gum line (the crown of the tooth). Dentin in the root of the tooth is covered by hard connective tissue called cementum. Current as of: March 25, 2020 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine & Arden Christen DDS, MSD, MA, FACD - Dentistry |
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