3‐Bromo‐
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            ‐trimethylanilinium Iodide (1:1)

Reid, Marc

doi:10.1002/047084289x.rn02439

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“…Samples from the enamel organ, specifically ferritin-filled ameloblasts, were prepared using ultramicrotomy. ,, After the incisors were extracted from the jaw, pigmentation stage ameloblasts were identified under a binocular. A small droplet of instant adhesive was carefully applied and allowed to dry in the chosen area.…”

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confidence: 99%

Ingenious Architecture and Coloration Generation in Enamel of Rodent Teeth

Srot,

Houari,

Kapun

et al. 2024

ACS Nano

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Teeth exemplify architectures comprising an interplay of inorganic and organic constituents, resulting in sophisticated natural composites. Rodents (Rodentia) showcase extraordinary adaptations, with their continuously growing incisors surpassing human teeth in functional and structural optimizations. In this study, employing state-of-the-art direct atomic-scale imaging and nanoscale spectroscopies, we present compelling evidence that the release of material from ameloblasts and the subsequent formation of iron-rich enamel and surface layers in the constantly growing incisors of rodents are complex orchestrated processes, intricately regulated and independent of environmental factors. The synergistic fusion of three-dimensional tomography and imaging techniques of etched rodent́s enamel unveils a direct correlation between the presence of pockets infused with ferrihydrite-like material and the acid resistant properties exhibited by the iron-rich enamel, fortifying it as an efficient protective shield. Moreover, observations using optical microscopy shed light on the role of iron-rich enamel as a microstructural element that acts as a path for color transmission, although the native color remains indistinguishable from that of regular enamel, challenging the prevailing paradigms. The redefinition of “pigmented enamel” to encompass ferrihydrite-like infusion in rodent incisors reshapes our perception of incisor microstructure and color generation. The functional significance of acid-resistant iron-rich enamel and the understanding of the underlying coloration mechanism in rodent incisors have far-reaching implications for human health, development of potentially groundbreaking dental materials, and restorative dentistry. These findings enable the creation of an entirely different class of dental biomaterials with enhanced properties, inspired by the ingenious designs found in nature.

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confidence: 99%