Tooth Microstructure
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Fabrication, Densification, and Replica Molding of 3D Carbon Nanotube Microstructures
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We present methods for fabrication of patterned microstructures of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and their use as master molds for production of polymer microstructures with organized nanoscale surface texture. The CNT forests are densified by condensation of solvent onto the substrate, which significantly increases their packing density and enables self-directed formation of 3D shapes.
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Analyzing Tooth Germ and Trigeminal Ganglia Interactions Using a Microfluidic Co-culture System
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2025
This video demonstrates the utilization of a microfluidic device to study the interactions between tooth germ pulp and trigeminal ganglia. It showcases the placement of tissues inside the microfluidic device and provides a detailed visualization of trigeminal neurite growth toward the tooth germ through the device's microgrooves. Additionally, it highlights the role of tooth-derived molecular factors in promoting or inhibiting neurite extension into the tooth germ pulp, which is crucial for...
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Tooth Anatomy
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2024
The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth. The Crown, Neck, and Root The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
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Analysis of Developing Tooth Germ Innervation Using Microfluidic Co-culture Devices
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Co-cultures represent a valuable method to study the interactions between nerves and target tissues and organs. Microfluidic systems allow co-culturing ganglia and whole developing organs or tissues in different culture media, thus representing a valuable tool for the in vitro study of the crosstalk between neurons and their targets.
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Improved Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Double Casting via Silicone Oil Treatment for Densely Packed Microstructure Replication
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2025
This protocol presents an improved demolding procedure for the Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) double casting technique by introducing silicone oil as a non-adhesive barrier between PDMS layers. Unlike plasma or chemical surface modification methods, this approach requires no specialized or costly equipment, making it a more accessible and cost-effective alternative.
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Its hierarchical organization spreads chewing forces across multiple structural levels rather than concentrating stress in one location. Closely arranged mineral components provide stiffness, while the combination of mineralized and softer tissues contributes resilience. This coordinated architecture helps teeth resist wear and maintain function, making structural organization an important target when designing bioengineered replacements or restorative materials.
Enamel and dentin provide complementary mechanical roles. Enamel’s tightly packed hydroxyapatite crystallites support resistance to wear, whereas dentin combines mineral with a collagen-rich matrix, contributing to resilience within the tooth. Preserving or recreating these different material characteristics matters because a restoration that matches only one tissue may not reproduce the tooth’s integrated performance.
Microscopic tubules in dentin create pathways that influence how fluids and signals move through the tooth. Their presence means that dentin is not simply a solid mineral barrier; its structure also contributes to the tooth’s biological behavior. Bioengineering approaches therefore need to consider both mechanical reinforcement and the movement-related functions associated with dentin microstructure.
Designers can use the tooth’s organization as a model for matching strength, resilience, and functional integration. Materials must account for the distinct contributions of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp rather than treating the tooth as a uniform substance. This structure-informed approach supports restorative systems intended to withstand wear and perform effectively over longer clinical periods.
Biomimetic scaffolds are guided by the way tooth tissues combine mineralized components, collagen-rich regions, tubules, and supporting biological compartments. Reproducing relevant aspects of this organization can help engineers pursue enamel and dentin regeneration while considering attachment, nutrition, and repair. The goal is not merely mineral replacement, but improved integration with the tooth’s biological and mechanical functions.
Assessment should consider more than initial strength. Relevant outcomes include resistance to wear, resilience under chewing forces, compatibility with the tooth’s organized tissues, and long-term clinical performance. For regenerative or scaffold-based strategies, integration and support of repair are also important. These measures connect microscopic design choices with the durability and biological function expected in practice.