Biomineralization is a dynamic, complex, lifelong process by which living organisms control
precipitations of inorganic nanocrystals within organic matrices to form unique hybrid …

Abstract 'Bronze teeth'reflect the mechanical properties of natural teeth to a certain extent.
Their mechanical properties resemble those of a tough metal, and the gradient of these …

Objectives: From the treatment of damaged teeth to replacing missing teeth, dental
biomaterials cover the scientific interest of many fields. Dental biomaterials are one of the …

This paper presents a brief synopsis of work on relationships between mammalian tooth
form and function, and considers the role of dental wear in studies of mammal teeth …

Objective. The microstructure of hypomineralized enamel in permanent teeth has been
described in several studies as less distinct prism sheaths and disorganized enamel with …

The most important demand of today's high-performance materials is to unite high strength
with extreme fracture toughness. The combination of withstanding large forces (strength) …

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of variations in indentation load and time on
the Knoop and Vickers hardness numbers (KHN and VHN) for enamel and dentin. Twenty …

In this study the crack growth resistance behavior and fracture toughness of human tooth
enamel were quantified using incremental crack growth measures and conventional fracture …

Aging and the related changes in mechanical behavior of hard tissues of the human body
are becoming increasingly important. In this study the influence of aging on the mechanical …

The enamel of human teeth is generally regarded as a brittle material with low fracture
toughness. Consequently, the contributions of this tissue in resisting tooth fracture and the …