Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to ...

Human digested dentin matrix extract (DDME) may be used as a biomaterial for dentin regeneration, making it a possible option for vital pulp therapy like pulpotomy, according to an animal study ...

Teeth may look simple on the outside, but inside they are complex structures made of minerals, proteins, and tiny channels ...

Advanced imaging revealed a sharp zinc increase toward the tooth pulp, tracking higher dentine porosity. The results could ...

AT A CLINIC at the University of California, San Francisco, dentists in training hone their "drill-and-fill" skills for treating patients with cavities. But in a lab across the hall from the clinic, a ...