The dentin is a hard tissue that forms the bulk of the tooth. The dentin is similar to bone but is slightly harder, although softer than enamel. Dentin is elastic, and provides protection in that it prevents fracture of the overlying enamel (enamel is hard and brittle).
Histology of Dentin
Histology of Dentin
Histology of Dentin
The dentin is a hard tissue that forms the bulk of the tooth. The dentin is similar to bone but is slightly harder, although softer than enamel. Dentin is elastic, and provides protection in that it prevents fracture of the overlying enamel (enamel is hard and brittle).