enamel tufts — bunches of tuftlike structures extending from the dentinoenamel junction through about one third of the thickness of the enamel, representing defects in mineralization; confined to the innermost 20–30 per cent of the enamel … Medical dictionary
Enamel spindles — are short, linear defects, found at the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) and extend into the enamel, often being more prevalent at the cusp tips. [Histology Course Notes: Mature Enamel , New Jersey Dental School, 2003 2004, page 2.] The DEJ is the… … Wikipedia
Enamel lamellae — are a type of hypomineralized structure in teeth that extend either from the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) to the surface of the enamel, or visa versa. In essence, they are prominent linear enamel defects, but are of no clinical consequence.… … Wikipedia
Tooth enamel — Labeled molar Latin enamelum Code TA … Wikipedia
Delta Sigma Sorority — Delta Sigma was a collegiate sorority operating in New England from 1895 to 1908. Its three chapters were absorbed by Alpha Omicron Pi. History At the end of the spring semester in 1895, six female students at Tufts University drew up plans for… … Wikipedia
Dental explorer — A No. 23 explorer, also known as a sickle probe A dental explorer or sickle probe is an instrument in dentistry commonly used in the dental armamentarium. A sharp point at the end of the explorer is used to enhance tactile sensation. In the past… … Wikipedia
Toothbrush — Toothbrushes The toothbrush is an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the teeth and gums that consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles mounted on a handle, which facilitates the cleansing of hard to reach areas of the mouth. Toothpaste … Wikipedia
Evolution of the horse — This image shows a representative sequence but should not be construed to represent a straight line evolution of the horse. Reconstruction, left forefoot skeleton (third digit emphasized yellow) and longitudinal section of molars of selected… … Wikipedia
Transandinomys bolivaris — Skull from Cerro Azul, Panama, seen from above[1] Conservation status … Wikipedia
tuft — A cluster, clump, or bunch, as of hairs. enamel t. a group of structures representing defects in tooth mineralization that extend from the dentino enamel junction into the enamel to about one half its thickness. malpighian t. SYN … Medical dictionary
