Dentine (Noun)
Meaning 1
Bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 2
A calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The dentist carefully drilled through the dentine to reach the pulp of the infected tooth.
- Dentine is a vital component of a tooth's structure, providing a hard and durable layer beneath the enamel.
- The dentine of a tooth is made up of tiny tubes that transmit sensations of temperature and pressure to the pulp.
- When dentine is exposed due to tooth decay or gum recession, it can be sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
- The hardness of dentine is intermediate between that of enamel and cementum, the other two main components of a tooth.