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The distribution of intratubular dentine in equine incisors: a scanning electron microscopic study
Author(s) -
MUYLLE S.,
SIMOENS P.,
LAUWERS H.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.2746/042516401776767395
Subject(s) - dentinal tubule , dentin , scanning electron microscope , enamel paint , incisor , dentistry , anatomy , chemistry , materials science , biology , medicine , composite material
Summary The distribution of intratubular (peritubular) dentine was studied by scanning electron microscopy in 12 equine incisor teeth. High levels of intratubular dentine were found in the peripheral regions of the dentine. In these areas, a marked asymmetry occurred, as intratubular dentine was predominantly deposited onto the side of the dentinal tubular walls nearest to the dentino‐enamel junction. The quantity and asymmetry of intratubular dentine were reduced towards the centre of the tooth. The significance of these variations in the amount and distribution of intratubular dentine between the different dentinal regions is discussed.