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enamel, opacity, (white spot)
(ōpas´itē), n a visibly lighter area on a tooth's surface; may be caused by fluorosis, or demineralization. enamel organ, n the part of a developing tooth germ that produces enamel. enamel pearl, n See pearl, enamel. enamel spindles, n.pl tubular projections from the dentinoenamel junction into the enamel, caused by penetration by odontoblasts before the junction is formed. enamel tufts, n.pl the brush-shaped projections from the dentinoenamel junction into the enamel, caused by crystallization defects. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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