Dentine

Word DENTINE
Character 7
Hyphenation den tine
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Dentine"

What do we mean by dentine?

The hard, dense calcareous material that makes up the bulk of a tooth

Dentin singular : mate, friend, pal dentinz plural : groups of mates, group of pals, gang, crew Urban Dictionary

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The word "dentine" in example sentences

Surrounding the cavity on all sides is the hard substance known as the dentine, or tooth ivory. ❋ Albert F. Blaisdell (N/A)

Eventually the bacteria can get into the dentine, at which point tooth decay sets in. ❋ Dr. Joseph Mercola (2010)

Gigantopithecus blacki dentine horns are relatively short, similar to (but shorter than) those of Pongo, which in turn are shorter than those of humans and African apes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The combination of evenly distributed occlusal enamel and relatively short dentine horns in G. blacki results in a flat and low-cusped occlusal surface suitable to grinding tough or fibrous food objects. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Molar enamel thickness and dentine horn height in Gigantopithecus blacki ❋ Unknown (2009)

Seven molars were also virtually sectioned through the mesial cusps and two-dimensional enamel thickness and dentine horn height measurements were recorded. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is characterized by bacteria induced progressive destruction of the organic and mineral compounds of the dentine and enamel, the two outer tooth layers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Most striking, however, were the dental inlays: a shallow hole was drilled into the front face of the tooth enamel using a reed or bone hollow drill and an abrasive such as sand or jade dust, sometimes reaching the dentine within. ❋ Jan (2009)

When the enamel is worn away, the underlying dentine is exposed, causing discoloration and tooth sensitivity. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Unfortunately, what she didn’t know was that I’m allergic to commercial toothpaste because the dentine in it makes me break out in a rash. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Teeth are comprised of three tissues: enamel, dentine and cementum. ❋ Christopher O'Brien (2006)

The surface was made up of many extremely hard, thin, parallel ridges-plates of dentine covered with enamel-and had higher crowns and more ridges than the teeth of any other of its species, before or since. ❋ Auel, Jean M. (1990)

The _chloride of Zinc_ applied to the surface of such teeth for a few moments will destroy the sensitiveness of the dentine. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

The body of the tooth, that is the dentine, sometimes becomes very sensitive when there is no decay or cavity, the pain being experienced when some hard substance hits, or the air or water, either cold or hot, comes in contact with the tooth. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

Examine both kinds of sections, noting arrangement and extent of dentine, enamel, and pulp. ❋ Francis M. Walters (N/A)

Extremely yellow teeth indicate jaundice, while reddish teeth show hyperaemia of the dentine. ❋ Louis Dechmann (N/A)

'Hey there! [Meet] my dentinz' 'Where were YOU [today]?' 'just [hanging] around with'a dentin really' ❋ Petricia And Morticia (2008)

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