- a variation of dentin.
dentine
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Origin of dentine
C19: from denti- + -in
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The material can also be used on exposed dentine, creating an enamel-like coating that helps reduce tooth sensitivity and improves how restorations, such as fillings or veneers, bond to the tooth surface.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2025
Maya dentists drilled holes into the enamel and dentine, then fit the stones and applied a sealant, usually as part of a rite of passage to adulthood.
From Science Magazine ● May 20, 2022
They saw there were similar growth patterns in dentine, but the ones from Antarctica had "closely-spaced, thick rings," which the researchers believe was due to prolonged stress.
From Fox News ● Aug. 30, 2020
“They already had teeth in the upper jaw, so they had the enamel, dentine and other necessities,” he said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2011
The body of the tooth under the enamel is formed of a hard kind of bone called dentine.
From A Handbook of Health by Woods Hutchinson
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