The dentin is not a tooth! Aunt Laura
Dentin is one of the four main components of teeth. It makes up the layer beneath the tooth enamel. Mammoth dentin is simply the dentin from a mammoth's tooth.
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Right below the enamel of a tooth is the Dentin and below that in the center of the tooth is the Pulp.
No. Dentin is the slightly softer material that is found under the enamel of a tooth. Your tooth is held into place by a ligament (the periodontal ligament) that connects the tooth root to bone.
Dentin is what makes a tooth white in appearance. The purpose or function is to protect the bulk of the tooth and the pulp chambers, which contain the roots and blood vessels.
Yes, nerves in the pulp of the tooth can transfer pain signals through dentin when the dentin is exposed or damaged. This can occur as a result of dental decay, cracks, or other forms of damage to the tooth.
The enamel is the layer that is superficial to the dentin in a tooth. It is the hardest substance in the human body and serves as a protective outer coating for the tooth.
major bulk of the tooth; capability to add to itself