Tooth enamel

Australopithecus Afarensis Species and Their Existence Humans are a species of hominidae. A hominid is any one of a family, hominidae, of mammals that includes humans with their extinct ancestral forms. Hominids evolved from each other. Humans have evolved over the millions of years from the first hominid. One of the hominid species that humans have evolved from is the Australopithecus Afarensis. A classification of an Australopithecus Afarensis is a Southern Ape. This species is a…

2. Case Studies 2.1 The Italian Outcasts The first case study I will analyze is what I call "The Italian Outcasts". The Italian Outcasts refer to multiple cemeteries located in the Veneto Region of Italy. This area contains over 30 cemetery contexts with as many as 2000 graves, and has been excavated at various times by various researchers (Perego 2014, p. 161; Saracino et al. 2014, p. 3). These cemeteries have been dated to the Bronze and Iron Ages, where the custom funerary rite was…

year 1839, the physical properties of rubbers were improved, considerably enhancing its use.27 In the 1920’s, manufacture of synthetic rubber bands were started by the petrochemical industries. Orthodontic practices adopted their use for effective tooth movement from the 1960’s. iii, iv, v Elastomeric chains are polyurethanes, possessing low molecular weight polymers, usually either polyether or polyester, they form a complex structure by urethane linkage. iv, vi Polyurethane polymers possess…

Also the teeth share evolutionary history with skin denticles even though both dentine and enamel have numerous differences. For instance shark denticles cannot restore like their teeth. Additionally learning how genes are not in shark denticles but are in oral tooth growth, regeneration, and taste buds. My behavior has altered towards sharks I have always thought they were just big fishes that didn’t have any interesting genetics…

The amount of people receiving fluoridated water has risen 400% in the past 50 years, yet America’s dental cavity rate is higher than countries who do not fluoridate their water. Fluoride has been called the greatest public health achievement of the 20th century, but still there is no proven effect to the American people's teeth. So, why than is 66.3% of the U.S. population receiving fluoridated water and why are taxpayers paying millions of dollars to put a harmful chemicals into their water?…

as well. Many clinics have been sited, fined or even shut down by the Federal government for deception and other cash cow policies. 7. Don't fight for white. Trying too hard to attain that bright, Hollywood-like white for your teeth can harm your enamel beyond repair. As beautiful as a white smile may be, if it's going to cost you the teeth you need to last your whole lifetime, ease up on the…

The American Dental Association recommends chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes after meals. This is because The American Dental Association has found that gum chewing helps create a less amount of plaque, promote tooth enamel, reduce cavities, and helps treat gingivitis. Chewing gum increases saliva flow which causes less decay. Studies show that chewing gum can help get rid of some food cravings. It is a lot better for you if instead of reaching for an unhealthy…

Gluten free diets are becoming popular among adults lately because they believe it is beneficial to their health, however it is medically necessary by some because of Celiac’s disease. Celiac’s disease is a condition that creates inflammation in the small intestine, and damages the lining. This prevents necessary components of nutrition from being absorbed. The damage to the lining of the intestine comes from a reaction to eating gluten. The cause of celiac disease is unknown. However,…

only leads to acidic pH of saliva leading to wearing of teeth (erosion) but also staining of restorations. Swimmers have constant exposure to chlorinated water which also leads to gradual wearing of tooth. Dawes C has mentioned in his study that swimming athletes has shown several loss of tooth enamel in two weeks especially anterior teeth (2). The impact of violence and accidents during sports has made dental trauma as a major public health problem (3) and also a major linking channel between…

called gum recession. If ignored, gum recession can cause not only extensive damage to the bones in your jaw, but can result in tooth loss as well. Why is gum recession a problem? Receding gums are not solely a cosmetic problem, although it does affect your teeth's appearance. The roots of your teeth are not meant to be exposed to open air. Since there is no tough enamel coating on these…