dentine Flashcards
1
Q
how does the hardness of dentine compare with cementum and enamel?
A
harder than bone and cementum but softer than enamel
2
Q
what makes dentine permeable?
A
tubules
3
Q
in what way is dentine stronger than enamel?
A
greater compressive and tensile strength
4
Q
what are the contents of dentine?
A
HA (70%) water (10%) organic matrix (20%)
5
Q
what are the contents of dentinal tubules?
A
odontoblast process, unmyelinated nerve terminals, dendritic cells, ecf from pulp
