Measuring the Microscopic Structures of Human Dental Enamel Can Predict Caries Experience

Objectives: The hierarchical structure of enamel gives insight on the properties of enamel and can influence its strength and ultimately caries experience. Currently, past caries experience is quantified using the decayed, missing, filled teeth/decayed, missing, filled surface (DMFT/DMFS for permane...

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Main Authors: Ariana M. Kelly, Anna Kallistova, Erika C. Küchler, Helena F. Romanos, Andrea Lips, Marcelo C. Costa, Adriana Modesto, Alexandre R. Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/10/1/5