Dental cements: zinc oxide eugenol, zinc phosphate, glass ionomer
Dental Materials · Dental (BDS)
Tooth explorer
Interactive 3DPeel through enamel, dentin and pulp — then switch to implants, braces or dentures.
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Study notes
A molar's crown is covered by enamel ~2.5 mm thick at the cusps — the hardest substance in the body. Beneath it lies dentin (softer, yellowish), and at the core the pulp with nerves and blood vessels. A cavity that stays in enamel can be filled simply; once it reaches the pulp, a root canal is needed. Drag the explode slider to peel the layers apart.
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