Complexity of human tooth enamel revealed at atomic level in NIH-funded study
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Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
A NIH-funded study has revealed unprecedented atomic details of human tooth enamel structure and composition, including the presence of minor elements such as magnesium and sodium. The findings suggest that these irregularities may introduce areas of strain in the crystallite, potentially making enamel stronger overall.
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- Complexity of human tooth enamel revealed at atomic level in NIH-funded study NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research · Jul 1, 2020 · first to report
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