Enamel Flashcards
1
Q
How does the thickness of enamel vary over the tooth surface?
A
Enamel is thicker on the cusps and incisal edges (up to 2.5mm) and thins out towards the cervical edge.
2
Q
Which property of enamel makes it suitable to withstand the forces of mastication?
A
High mineral content and crystalline structure.
3
Q
Why is enamel brittle?
A
Due to crystalline structure
4
Q
Which cells produce enamel?
A
Ameloblasts. These originate in the ectoderm.
