dentine
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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
Tusks have no enamel, Dr. Whitney said, and grow continuously even as the comparatively softer dentine gets worn away.
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021
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
The crowns of the teeth are greatly reduced in height, and the dentine is thin.
From Comparative Ecology of Pinyon Mice and Deer Mice in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado by Douglas, Charles L.
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