Enamel is the hardest tissue and outer covering of tooth. The presentation consists of physical ,chemical properties , structure , developmental stages of enamel, age changes , clinical implications, and defects in enamel. Learning about enamel will enhance the basic knowledge of new dental aspirants about dentistry.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
STRUCTURE OF ENAMEL
DEVELOPMENT OF ENAMEL
EPITHELIAL ENAMEL ORGAN
AMELOGENESIS
LIFE CYCLE OF AMELOBLASTS
AGE CHANGES IN ENAMEL
DEFECTS OF AMELOGENESIS
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
An odontoblast is a biological cell of neural crest origin whose main function is formation of dentin.
This slide gives a detailed explanation of the same.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
STRUCTURE OF ENAMEL
DEVELOPMENT OF ENAMEL
EPITHELIAL ENAMEL ORGAN
AMELOGENESIS
LIFE CYCLE OF AMELOBLASTS
AGE CHANGES IN ENAMEL
DEFECTS OF AMELOGENESIS
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
An odontoblast is a biological cell of neural crest origin whose main function is formation of dentin.
This slide gives a detailed explanation of the same.
I prepared this presentation during the first year of my MDS. This will give you a basic idea and necessary information about the pulp of the teeth and its histology. Hope you guys find it useful.
Amelogenesis is a process of enamel formation. Enamel is the hardest calcified matrix of the body .it is translucent &varies in colour from light yellow to grey white, it also varies in thickness from max. of approx. 2.5mm.The cells responsible for formation of enamel is ameloblast , are lost as the tooth erupts into oral cavity &hence enamel cannot renew itself .The development of tooth is divided into bud ,cap ,early bell stage & late bell stage. Enamel formation begins in the bell stage. The fully formed enamel consist of approx.. 96% of mineral & 4% organic material and water.
- Introduction
- Development
- Epithelial enamel organ
- Amelogenesis
The life cycle of ameloblast
Morphogenic stage
Organizing stage
Formative/ secretary stage
Development of Tome’s processes
Maturation stage
Stages of maturation
- Difference between hypoplastic and hypo mineralized enamel
-Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH)
-Amelogenesis imperfecta
-Dental fluorosis
-Protective stage
-Importance of reduced enamel epithelium
-Desmolytic stage
-Chemical properties
Inorganic part
Structure of hydroxyapatite
Clinical significance
Organic part
Types of protein
Water
-Basic Structural elements of enamel
Rods
Direction of rods
Interrod enamel
Rod sheath
Enamel crystals arrangement and its importance
Rodless enamel
-Physical characteristics
Density
Thickness
Hardness & Strength
Compressive and tensile strength of enamel
Brittleness
Factors associated with attrition
Enamel and ceramic restoration
Solubility
-Acid etching of enamel
-Factors affecting the acid etching
-Contamination of surface
-Concentration and time of acid etching
-Type of enamel
-Effect of bleaching and bleaching agents on Physical properties of enamel
-Comparison between physical properties of tooth structure and restorative material
-Translucency
-Specific gravity
-Permeability
-Permeability and structure of enamel
-Factors affecting permeability
-Colour
-Factors affecting color
-White spot lesion
-Deep dentinal caries
-Histology
-Hunter- Schreger bands
Types and its clinical significance
Incremental lines of Retzius
-Enamel lamellae
-Enamel spindles
-Enamel tufts
-Neonatal line
-Gnarled enamel
-Dentinoenamel junction
-Cementoenamel junction
-Difference between Deciduous and Permanent enamel
-Repair of Enamel
-Surface structure
-Prismless enamel
-Perikymata
-Rod ends
-Pits Surface elevation
-Enamel caps
-Enamel brochs
Enamel cuticle
Primary enamel cuticle/ Nasmyth’s membrane
Secondary enamel cuticle
Pellicle
Age changes
Conclusion
Previously asked questions
References
This Slide, gives a Brief introduction to the Anatomy of the tooth specifically the outer shell, the enamel, including the structures, development and abnormalities.
Created by Dr. Mohsen S. Mohamed
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I prepared this presentation during the first year of my MDS. This will give you a basic idea and necessary information about the pulp of the teeth and its histology. Hope you guys find it useful.
Amelogenesis is a process of enamel formation. Enamel is the hardest calcified matrix of the body .it is translucent &varies in colour from light yellow to grey white, it also varies in thickness from max. of approx. 2.5mm.The cells responsible for formation of enamel is ameloblast , are lost as the tooth erupts into oral cavity &hence enamel cannot renew itself .The development of tooth is divided into bud ,cap ,early bell stage & late bell stage. Enamel formation begins in the bell stage. The fully formed enamel consist of approx.. 96% of mineral & 4% organic material and water.
- Introduction
- Development
- Epithelial enamel organ
- Amelogenesis
The life cycle of ameloblast
Morphogenic stage
Organizing stage
Formative/ secretary stage
Development of Tome’s processes
Maturation stage
Stages of maturation
- Difference between hypoplastic and hypo mineralized enamel
-Molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH)
-Amelogenesis imperfecta
-Dental fluorosis
-Protective stage
-Importance of reduced enamel epithelium
-Desmolytic stage
-Chemical properties
Inorganic part
Structure of hydroxyapatite
Clinical significance
Organic part
Types of protein
Water
-Basic Structural elements of enamel
Rods
Direction of rods
Interrod enamel
Rod sheath
Enamel crystals arrangement and its importance
Rodless enamel
-Physical characteristics
Density
Thickness
Hardness & Strength
Compressive and tensile strength of enamel
Brittleness
Factors associated with attrition
Enamel and ceramic restoration
Solubility
-Acid etching of enamel
-Factors affecting the acid etching
-Contamination of surface
-Concentration and time of acid etching
-Type of enamel
-Effect of bleaching and bleaching agents on Physical properties of enamel
-Comparison between physical properties of tooth structure and restorative material
-Translucency
-Specific gravity
-Permeability
-Permeability and structure of enamel
-Factors affecting permeability
-Colour
-Factors affecting color
-White spot lesion
-Deep dentinal caries
-Histology
-Hunter- Schreger bands
Types and its clinical significance
Incremental lines of Retzius
-Enamel lamellae
-Enamel spindles
-Enamel tufts
-Neonatal line
-Gnarled enamel
-Dentinoenamel junction
-Cementoenamel junction
-Difference between Deciduous and Permanent enamel
-Repair of Enamel
-Surface structure
-Prismless enamel
-Perikymata
-Rod ends
-Pits Surface elevation
-Enamel caps
-Enamel brochs
Enamel cuticle
Primary enamel cuticle/ Nasmyth’s membrane
Secondary enamel cuticle
Pellicle
Age changes
Conclusion
Previously asked questions
References
This Slide, gives a Brief introduction to the Anatomy of the tooth specifically the outer shell, the enamel, including the structures, development and abnormalities.
Created by Dr. Mohsen S. Mohamed
For Ozident.com
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Enamel.pptx
1. ENAMEL
DR. SARGAM R. PARATE , 1ST YEAR PG
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS.
BHABHA COLLEGE OF DENTAL SCIENCES , BHOPAL.
2. INTRODUCTION
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
STRUCTURE OF ENAMEL
DEVELOPMENT OF ENAMEL
AGE CHANGES IN ENAMEL
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
DEFECTS IN ENAMEL
• EPITHETIAL ENAMEL ORGAN
• AMELOGENESIS
• LIFE CYCLE OF AMELOBLASTS
CONTENTS
3. INTRODUCTION
Enamel is the hardest substance in the
human body .
Highly mineralized structure present as
the outer most covering of the crown.
Epithelial derived hard tissue ,formed by
ameloblasts which cannot reform itself.
Origin - Ectodermal
Non-vital , acellular , avascular.
4. Modulus of elasticity – Higher
Hardness – 296 KHN
Specific gravity -2.8
Density – 2.8-3.0 gm/sq.cm
Non –electrical conductive material
(Insulator at RTM)
Brittle
Translucent tissue
Colour : Yellowish white – grayish white
Thickness varies
Semi-permeable membrane
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
8. ENAMEL RODS
Enamel consists of enamel rods, prisms or
interprismatic sheaths.
No.of rods :
5 million – Mand lateral incisor
12 million – Max first molar
Torturous course from DEJ to outer surface
Length is greater than thickness – oblique direction
Dimensions :
Diameter – 4 um
Breadth – 5 um
Length – 9 um
Fig : Enamel rod
11. DIRECTION OF ENAMEL RODS
Directions of rods :
• Right angle to the dentin surface.
• Horizontal – cervical part of deciduous
teeth.
• Oblique –middle third of the crown
• Vertical – cusp tips
Fig : Direction of enamel rods
12. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Unsupported enamel rods should not be left
at cavity margins – soon break and produce
leakage.
Bacteria lodge in spaces -initiation of
secondary dental caries.
Uneven dissolution of enamel rods to get
pitted and irregular surface increases
mechanical bonding with enamel in
composites and pit-fissure sealants.
Beveling- increase surface area – more no. of
enamel rods exposed – more retention. Fig: Unsupported and supported enamel
13. INCREMENTAL LINES OF RETZIUS
Ground section : Brownish bands
Represents incremental deposition of
enamel i.e. successive apposition during
formation of enamel layers.
Longitudinal section – surrounds tip of the
dentin
Transverse section – concentric circles.
Directions :
Cervically – Run obliquely
DEJ-Surface – deviate occlusally Fig : Incremental lines of Retzius
15. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Lines become prominent during carious attack.
Reflect variations in structure and mineralization
during growth.
Helps in chronological mapping of dental
development.
16. STRIATIONS
Dark transverse lines seen crossing the
enamel giving striated appearance to
enamel rods.
Represents daily increments of growth
during enamel formation.
Rate of enamel formation : 4 um
Fig: Cross-striations of Enamel rod
17. HUNTER-SCHREGER BANDS
Alternating dark and light bands seen in
longitudinal section under oblique reflected
light.
Optical phenomenon caused due to change in
direction of enamel rods.
Found in inner 2/3rd of enamel starting from DEJ.
Prisms when cut :
Longitudinally – Dark bands – Diazones
Transversely - light bands - Parazones
Angle b/w parazones and diazones – 40 degrees.
Fig : Hunter-schreger bands
18. GNARLED ENAMEL
Optical appearance near the dentin ,in the
region of cusps / incisal edge , bundles of rods
seem to interwine more irregularly when seen in
cut section .
FIG: Gnarled enamel
19. SURFACE STRUCTURES
PRISMLESS ENAMEL
PERIKYMATA
ENAMEL ROD ENDS
PITS
CAPS
ENAMEL BROCHS
CRACKS
NEO-NATAL LINE
Fig : Different surface structures of enamel
20. PRISMLESS ENAMEL
Structure less layer of enamel .
30 um thick
Seen in 70% permanent and all deciduous
teeth.
Commonly seen – cervical areas
least seen - cusp tips
Fig : A. Prism less enamel , B. Prismatic enamel
21. PERIKYMATA
Transverse wave like grooves.
External manifestation of Striae of Retzius.
Parallel to each other and to CEJ.
CEJ- 30 perikymata /mm
occlusal /incisal edge – 10 perikymata /mm
Absent - occlusal part of primary teeth
present – postnatal cervical areas.
Fig: Perikymata
22. ENAMEL ROD ENDS
Circular depressions
Shallowest – cervical region
Deepest – incisal / occlusal edges
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE :
Contribute to adherence of plaque which
result to caries attack
Fig : Enamel rod ends
23. PITS
Small depressions on enamel
surface.
Diameter – 1-1.5 um
Represent ends of ameloblasts
ENAMEL CAPS
Small elevations on enamel
surface.
Diameter – 10-15 um
Caused due to enamel deposition
on non-mineralizable debris.
ENAMEL BROCHS
Large enamel elevations .
Diameter - > 10-15 um
24. CRACKS
Narrow fissure-like structures seen on all
surfaces.
Outer edges of enamel lamellae .
Disappear on decalcification.
Right angle to DEJ.
Fig: Cracks on enamel surface
25. NEONATAL LINE OR RING
Accentuated incremental line of Retzius.
Boundary b/w pre-natal and post-natal
enamel.
Result of abrupt change in the nutrition of
newborn infant.
Usually seen in deciduous teeth and
permanent first molars.
Fig: Neo-natal line
26. ENAMEL CUTICLE
Nasmyth’s membrane / primary enamel cuticle ,
delicate membrane covers entire crown of newly
erupted tooth , soon removed by mastication.
Secreted after epithelial enamel organ retracts from
cervical region during tooth formation.
Function: protects the enamel surface from
resorptive activity of adjacent vascular tissue.
Fig : Enamel cuticle
27. ENAMEL LAMALLAE
Thin leaf-like hypocalcified structures.
Extend from enamel surface – DEJ
Develops in planes of tension during enamel
maturation .
Best visualized – Transverse section
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE –
Can act as pathways for caries producing
bacteria.
Fig: B. Enamel lamellae
28. TYPES OF LAMALLAE Based on contents
of lamellae
TYPE A
Only enamel
Poorly calcified rod
segments
TYPE B
May reach dentin
Degenerated cells
TYPE C
May reach dentin
Organic matter
from saliva
More common
29. ENAMEL TUFTS
Arise at DEJ – enamel to about 1/5th -1/3rd
of its thickness.
Consists of hypocalcified enamel rods and
interprismatic substances.
Consists of highest enamel protein
concentration.
According to TENCATES , Develop due to
abrupt change in the direction of group of
rods that arise from DEJ.
Best visualized – Transverse section
Fig : Enamel tufts
30. DENTINOENAMEL JUNCTION
DEJ is scalloped with convexity directed
towards dentin.
Also k/as Amelo-dentinal junction.
Fig : Dentinoenamel junction
31. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Scalloping increases the surface area of enamel.
Lateral spread of dental caries.
Stress distribution and resist enamel crack propagation.
In some pathological condition DEJ becomes flat and enamel get chipped off
easily.
1. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
2. Ehler-Danlos Syndrome
Fig : Dentinoenamel junction
32. ENAMEL SPINDLES
Thickened odontoblastic processes passing
across DEJ to enamel.
Appears dark in transmitted light when seen in
ground section.
Commonly seen – cusp region (crowding of
odontoblast occur)
Best visualized – longitudinal section
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE :
Sudden sensitivity occurs during cavity
preparation as bur reaches DEJ
Fig : Enamel Spindles
34. EPITHELIAL ENAMEL ORGAN
Enamel organ, also known as the dental organ, is a
cellular aggregation seen in a developing tooth.
Function :
Formation of enamel
Initiation of dentin formation,
Establishment of the shape of a tooth's crown
Establishment of the DEJ.
Originate from stratified epithelium of primitive oral
cavity.
Fig : Enamel organ
35. EPITHELIAL ENAMEL ORGAN
CONSISTS OF FOUR LAYERS :
Outer enamel epithelium
Stellate reticulum
Stratum intermedium
Inner enamel epithelium
Fig : Epithelial Enamel Organ
36. In Early stages of development of enamel
organ ,OEE has single layer of cuboidal
cells , separated from dental sac by delicate
basement membrane.
Prior to formation of hard tissue , regular
arrangement of OEE is maintained only at
cervical parts of enamel organ.
At highest convexity of organ , OEE cells are
irregular in shape
During enamel formation ,OEE cells develop
villi, cytoplasmic vesicles and mitochondria
for active transport of materials.
Forms the middle part of enamel organ.
Star shaped, with long processes
reaching all directions from central
body.
Connected to each other and to stratum
intermedium by desmosomes.
Function : act as buffer against physical
forces that might distort developing
DEJ.
Reduced in thickness after first layer of
dentin is laid.
OUTER ENAMEL EPITHETIUM (OEE) STELLATE RETICULUM
37. INNER ENAMEL EPITHELIUM (IEE)
STRATUM INTERMEDIUM
Situated between stellate reticulum and
inner enamel epithelium.
Flat to cuboid in shape , arranged in 1-3
layers.
Connected to each other and to
neighbouring cells by desmosomes.
Function : believed , role in production of
enamel itself through control of fluid
diffusion in and out of ameloblasts
Show mitotic division even after cells of
IEE cease to divide.
Derived from basal cell layer of oral
epithelium.
Columnar shape.
Differentiate into ameloblasts to produce
enamel matrix.
Fig : showing OEE &IEE
38. CERVICAL LOOP
Location on an enamel organ in
a developing tooth where the outer
enamel epithelium and the inner enamel
epithelium join.
During root formation the inner layers of
epithelium disappear and only the basal
layers are left creating Hertwig's epithelial
root sheath (HERS).
FIG : Cervical Loop
41. MORPHOGENIC STAGE
Stage determine morphology of the crown and DEJ.
Cells are short and columnar
Large oval nuclei -fill the cell body.
Golgi apparatus and centrioles -proximal end of
cells
mitochondria –dispersed in cytoplasm
During ameloblast differentiation terminal bars
appear , migrating the mitochondria to basal region
of cell.
IEE is separated from C.T of dental papilla by
delicate basal lamina.
Fig: Morphogenic Stage
42. ORGANIZING STAGE
IEE interact with adjacent C.T which differentiate
into odontoblasts.
Change in the appearance of IEE cells occur-
longer , nucleus free –zone at distal ends .
Reversal of polarity – migration of Golgi
apparatus and centrioles from proximal ends to
distal ends.
Clear cell free zone b/w IEE and dental papilla
disappear , due to elongation of epithelial cells
towards papilla.
Epithelial cells come in close contact with C.T of
pulp differentiate into odontoblasts.
Fig : Organizing Stage
43. Pre-ameloblast secrete proteins- play role
in epithelial mesenchymal interaction.
Terminal phase – formation of dentin by
odontoblasts begins.
When dentin forms , original source of
nourishment of ameloblast cuts off – then
supplied by capillaries .
Fig : Organizing Stage
44. FORMATIVE STAGE
Ameloblast enter formative stage after first
layer of dentin is formed.
Presence of dentin necessary for the beginning
of enamel matrix formation.
During formation of enamel matrix :
Ameloblast –retain same length and
arrangement.
Cytoplasmic inclusion and organelles – change
in organization and number.
Earliest change –development of blunt cell
processes on ameloblast , which penetrate
basal lamina and enter predentin.
Fig : Formative Stage
45. MATURATIVE STAGE
Enamel maturation occurs after most of the
thickness of enamel matrix is formed in occlusal
/incisal area.
At cervical area the enamel matrix formation is
still progressing.
Stratum intermedium cells –lose cuboidal shape
and regular arrangement , converts into spindle
shape.
Ameloblasts – reduced in length and attached
to enamel matrix. They display microvilli at
distal extremities .
Cytoplasmic vacuoles contains materials
resembling enamel matrix.
These structures indicate resorptive function of
these cells.
Fig : Maturative Stage
46. PROTECTIVE STAGE
When enamel is fully developed , fully
calcified – ameloblast is present as well-
defined layer and cease to get differentiated
from startum intermedium and OEE .
Cells form stratified epithelial covering of
enamel k/as Reduced enamel epithelium.
Function : protecting mature enamel by
separating from C.T until tooth erupts.
If C.T comes in contact with enamel ,
anomalies develop .Enamel may either get
resorbed or may get covered by cementum.
Fig: Reduced enamel epithelium
47. DESMOLYTIC STAGE
REE proliferates and induce atrophy of C.T
separating it from OEE , so that fusion of
two epithelia occur.
Epithelial cells elaborates enzymes –
capable of destroying C.T fibers by
desmolysis.
Premature degeneration of REE may
prevent eruption of tooth.
Fig : Fusion of OEE & IEE
51. PRESECRETORY STAGE
MORPHOGENIC PHASE :
Shape of crown is determined.
Low columnar cells with centrally located
nucleus and poorly developed Golgi
bodies, mitochondria are scattered
throughout cell.
First junctional complex develop (
ameloblasts near St. intermedium)
DIFFERENCIATION PHASE:
Cells of IEE become tall columnar and
nucleus shifts towards St. intermedium.
Increase in RER and Golgi bodies shift
distally.
Second junctional complex develop(b/w
tome’s process towards enamel)
Development of tome’s processes occur.
52. FORMATION OF TOME’S PROCESSES
Projection of ameloblast
enamel matrix - Tome’s
processes.
Initially only proximal
is formed.
After initial layer of
deposition , distal portion
formed.
Fig : Formation of Tome’s Processes
53. SECRETORY STAGE
Formation
secretory
globules
Golgi bodies are
surrounded by
cisternae of RER
mRNA are
translated into
ribosomes of
RNA enters RER
and enamel
proteins are
secreted.
Proteins are
bounded to
membrane
bound secretory
granules.
Secretory
granules are
migrated into
Tome’s
processes.
54. ENAMEL FORMATION
Ameloblasts deposit
secretory globules via
Tome’s process
Interdigitation with
dentin. Enamel without
rods are formed.
Distal portion of Tomes
formed by elongation
of ameloblasts
Proximal part starts to
secrete enamel proteins
for interrod formation.
Distal part lays down
enamel.
Enamel and interrod
made of same material
but differ in direction
of deposition.
As ameloblasts lay
down enamel at the
end they lose their
distal part and there is
no more interrod.
Sandwiched prismatic
enamel between non
prismatic enamel
formed.
56. MATURATION STAGE
Before tooth erupts in the oral
cavity, enamel hardens by the
process of maturation.
Takes place at the expense of
enamel fluid and matrix proteins.
During this stage ameloblats are
called pre-secretory cells (secrete
min amount of ameloblastin and
amelogenin)
TRANSITIONAL
Transformation of
ameloblast into post
secretory cells.
Decrease in cell
organelle , cell
size,apoptosis.
MATURATION
Bulk removal of water
and organic material.
Introduction of ruffled
border and smooth
ended ameloblasts for
incorporation of
inorganic content.
57. SMOOTH BORDER
• Causes balancing
of pH.
• Distal junctions
tight and leaking
proximal
• No membrane
calcium ATP ,
contains only
proteins.
• Constitute 20% of
cell life
RUFFLED BORDER
• Prepares acidic
environment for
enamel
• Calcium binding
proteins,
lysosomes,
adenosine
triphosphates
present.
• Constitute 80% of
cell life.
59. Immediate partial
mineralization
Occurs in matrix segments and
interprismatic enamel
Apatite crystals of dentin –
nucleation – enamel is laid.
Initial mineral – octacalcium
phosphate (unstable)
Hydroxyapatite
1 unit HA -> 2 unit HA Fig : Immediate partial mineralization
60. Maturation
(gradual completion of
mineralization)
Process starts – height
of crown – cervically
Begins before enamel
matrix has reached full
thickness.
Apatite crystals increases in
thickness
Size – 1.5-25 microns
Tuftelin –nucleation of
enamel crystals.
Other proteins – inhibit
enamel deposition.
Rate – 4 um / day
1 layer of enamel – 1mm
thickness – 240 days
Permanent teeth > deciduous
teeth
Crystal size increases
after tooth eruption –
ionic exchange with
saliva
After formation of
enamel
Ameloblast – apoptosis
Enamel formation
ceases.
61. FIG: Mineralization in molar from
occlusal to cervical region
Fig : Maturation stage of mineralization
62. AGE CHANGES
IN ENAMEL
ATTRITION
• Wear facets seen in older people
• Loss of vertical dimension of
crown and flattening of proximal
contour.
DISCOLOURATION
• Teeth darken with age.
• Addition of organic
material / deepening of
dentin colour.
PERMEABILITY
• Teeth become less
permeable.
• With age pores diminishes
as crystals acquire more
ions.
MODIFICATION OF
SURFACE
• Generalized loss of
enamel rods.
• Slower flattening of
perikymata later
disappear completely.
64. DENTAL CARIES
Destruction of enamel surface with acid, lead
to the dissolution of enamel matrix, following
carious attack.
Caries preferentially attack cores of rods and
more permeable striae of Retzius – promote
lateral spread of caries and undermining
adjacent enamel.
Fig : Dental caries
65. FLOURIDATION
Incorporation of fluoride ions make
hydroxyapatite crystals more resistant to
carious attack.
Decreases rate of demineralization.
Increases rate of remineralisation.
Fig : Fluoride Application
66. ACID ETCHING TECHNIQUE
Removes plaque , debris and thin layer of
enamel.
By dissolving minerals in enamel, etchants
can remove outer 10 um of enamel
surface, and makes a porous layer of 5-50
um deep into enamel.
Increases porosity through dissolution of
crystals.
Helps in mechanical bonding of
composites to enamel surface.
Fig : Acid etching technique
67. BLEACHING
Lightening of colour of tooth through the
application of chemical agent helps in
oxidizing the organic pigmentation of
enamel.
Fig : Bleaching of teeth
69. SR.
NO
DISEASE DEFECT CLINICAL FEATURE PICTURE
1. AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA Defect in gene encoding enamel
matrix protein.
Type 1- Hypo plastic AI • Defect in formation of
matrix protein
• Ameloblast fail to lay down
sufficient matrix
• Enamel – pitted, grooved,
thin ,hard translucent
• Small teeth with open
contacts.
Type 2-Hypomaturation AI • Defect in maturation stage. • Enamel softer and chips off
easily.
• Mottled brown -yellow
white
Type 3-Hypocalcified AI • Defect in calcification stage. • Most common
• Enamel – normal thickness,
easily lost by attrition.
• Dull , lustrous, honey
colored , stains easily.
GENETIC DEFECT
70. SR.NO DISEASE DEFECT PICTURE
1. Dental caries Demineralization of inorganic part and
destruction of organic substance .
2. Attrition Loss of tooth structure from direct
frictional forces.
3. Abrasion Mechanical wear other than mastication
4. Abfraction Caused by forces placed on teeth during
biting, eating, chewing .
NON-GENETIC DEFECT IN ENAMEL
71. SR.NO DISEASE DEFECT PICTURE
5. Erosion Dissolution of mineralized tooth
structure by chemical process.
6. Localized non hereditary enamel hypoplasia Defect in ameloblasts during
formation stage.
7. Localized non hereditary enamel hypo
calcification
Defect in mineralization stage.
8. Fluorosis • Hypo mineralization of enamel
caused due to excessive ingestion
of fluoride during enamel
formation.