
DENTAL ENAMEL, SEM
SEM of normal dental enamel. Tooth enamel, the compact whitesubstance that protects the dentin, is the hardest substanc e in the human body. Microscopically, the prismatic structure of enamel gives the crown of the tooth a spiral-like surface. Despite its strength, tooth enamel can be destroyed by acids produced by bacteria when breaking down sugar. (c) VEM
Credit
BSIP
Dimensions
3630 x 2420 pixels
Print Size @ 300 dpi
12 x 8 inches / 31 x 20 cm