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Histology of Enamel

Professor Dr Maha Mounir

Enamel is Unique
Unique matrix proteins Unique crystalline structure Epithelial in origin Hydroxyapatite

Enamel Rod
Longitudinal section

Wavy course of enamel rod


Enamel rods follows a wavy course the full thickness of enamel A more spiral course is noted at cusps & incisal areas Gnarled enamel

Characteristics
Chemical characteristics Physical characteristics Structural features Enamel Rod: Basic Structural Unit

E rod
Cross section of enamel rod

Microscopic picture of Enamel


Brown striae of Retzius

DEJ, E tufts, E spindles

Structures related to appositional growth of enamel

Enamel lamellae & Cracks

Perikymata (imbrication lines)


Are external manifestations of Retzius striae

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