The dentin-enamel junction and the fracture of human teeth
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 229-232 |
| Journal / Publication | Nature Materials |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Online published | 13 Feb 2005 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Abstract
The crack propagation in the proximity of the dentin-enamel junction (DEJ), was studied using interfacial fracture mechanics. The DEJ in teeth represents the zone between two distinct calcified tissues with biomechanical properties, enamel and dentin. To evaluate the toughness of the DEJ, a series of Vickers microhardness indents is placed in polished sections of 13 non-carious extracted human molars. It is found that the DEJ has a hierarchical microstructure with a three-dimensional (3D) scalloped appearance along the interface.
Citation Format(s)
The dentin-enamel junction and the fracture of human teeth. / IMBENI, V.; KRUZIC, J. J.; MARSHALL, G. W. et al.
In: Nature Materials, Vol. 4, No. 3, 03.2005, p. 229-232.
In: Nature Materials, Vol. 4, No. 3, 03.2005, p. 229-232.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62) › 21_Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
