Mineralized Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
how much mineralization is enamel?
A
96% mineralized
2
Q
the enamel is known to be?
A
the hardest tissue in the body
3
Q
how much mineralization is dentin?
A
70% mineralized
4
Q
how much mineralization is cementum?
A
65% mineralized
5
Q
how much mineralization is alveolar bone?
A
60% mineralized
6
Q
enamel, dentin, and cementum are mineralized _______ then alveolar bone?
A
more mineralized
7
Q
bone formation, enamel, dentin, and cementum all laydown a matrix and they mineralize the same way. but, what is different?
A
what is different is what is in each matrix
8
Q
does alveolar bone laydown a matrix?
A
yes
