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Meaning of dentin
dentin (n)
a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
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a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth, bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
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Dentin comprises the bulk of a tooth, providing structural support and protection to the delicate pulp.
Dentin is a hard tissue that lies beneath the enamel, forming the majority of the tooth's crown and roots.
The sensitivity of a tooth often arises from exposure of the dentin, which lacks the protective covering of enamel.
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal dentin formation, leading to weakened teeth.