Transparent dentin region in the tooth root

Abstract Transparent dentin in the tooth root forms during the aging process. The transparent dentin is weaker than normal opaque dentin, which may explain the occurrence of root dentin fractures in aged individuals. Tooth fractures are caused by the brittleness of the transparent dentin. Clinical p...

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Main Authors: Toshiko Inoue, Makoto Saito, Fumio Nishimura, Takashi Miyazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-09-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2937