Area of the organic-inorganic interface of dental enamel

Authors

  • John Silness School of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway
  • Trond Hegdahl School of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway
  • Finn Gustavsen School of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/00016357309004618

Keywords:

Dental enamel, species specificity, histology, comparative, microscopy, electron

Abstract

The area of the organic-inorganic interface of several kinds of dental enamel was determined by examining on a computer images based on electron micrographs of decalcified sections. The mean values varied between 0.1363 m2/mm3 and 0.2229 m2/mm3. Assuming a specific gravity for dental enamel of 3.15 the corresponding values were 43 m2/g and 71 m2/g, respectively. The possibility that fluoride may influence the area of the organic-inorganic interface was discussed.

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Published

1973-01-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (1973): Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

Section

Articles