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Teeth are hard because of a crystal molecule they contain called hydroxyapatite. This molecule is part of teeth and bones and is what makes them resistant to bending or compressing. But teeth are harder than bones because the outer layer of enamel contains more hydroxyapatite than anything else in the body
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What part of the tooth is harder than bone?
the enamel!
What is dentine?
a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
Are the outer layer of a bone a very thick layer?
That is correct. The exterior of any large bone is harder than the interior marrow.
Does Cartilage harder than bone?
No. It does not have the amount of calcium as bone.
What is the harder bone in your body?
The hardest bone in your body is your thigh bone. Its stronger than concrete!
What is the difference between epidermis and dermis and subcutaneous layer?
Epidermis - 1st layer - outermost thinner layer covering of our body and protection Dermis - 2nd layer - Tiny blood cells and capillaries harder than the first layer. It gives skin complexion Subcutaneous tissue - 3rd layer - Most hardest layer - above the bone - Protection for bone
Why does bone heal more easily than cartilage?
Because bone is much harder than cartilage
Is The Calcaneus The Hardest Bone In The Body?
No, the hardest bone in the body is the femur (thigh bone) which is harder than concrete. :)
What is the inner layer of the human bone called?
Spongy inner layer called cancellous bone. Spongy bone is lighter and less dense than compact bone
Which is the hardest bone in your body?
Your thigh bone, which is stronger than concrete.Answer:The hardest bone in the body is the temporal bone, more specifically the petrous part of it. It is stronger and harder than any other bone in the body.
What is an tooth enamel?
Hi I'm a dental hygienist so I can answer this for you!! The Enamel on your teeth is the hardest substance in your whole entire body; yes it is even harder than bone!! So the closest thing in your body to enamel is bone but it is much harder and stronger!
The material that forms the bulk of the tooth is?
Teeth are mostly made of enamel, which is a type of bone that is harder, with a more dense extracellular matrix, than regular bone. The other important factor is that bone is alive, yet enamel is not because it does not have access to blood like bone does.
