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Dentin is the substance making up the main part of a tooth, while the enamel is the substance covering the the visible part of an anatomical crown in a thin layer. Inside the tooth, well protected by the dentin, is the pulp chamber and the root canals - the nerve of the tooth.

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thickness of dentin ranges from 3 to 10 mm.

enamel thickness is variable: primary: 1 mm throughout

permanent: cusps: 2 - 3 mm

cervical margin: feather edge

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the enamel layer is relatively thin chp 12

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Q: What is the difference between enamel and dentin?
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