Tooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90 percent of adults have had at least one cavity. Furthermore, longer lifespans and egregious dental ...

Tooth enamel gains its strength from the organized arrangement of microscopic enamel prisms in crisscross patterns, known as decussation patterns, which are generated by directional epithelial sliding ...

The teeth gain their strength from enamel, the mineral-rich translucent layer which forms the outer covering of the teeth and shields it from damage. The enamel’s hardness stems from its high mineral ...