A study finds an early mammaliaform displaying tooth anatomy that gives insight into the development of structures such as complex molars and multiple roots. One evolutionary milestone in the ...

New, micro-images of strange, worm-like structures uncovered inside a dissected molar might have been held in ancient times as proof that gnawing tooth worms were the cause of tooth decay, a theory ...

A new study looks at the highly sophisticated structure of teeth and how this structure could be applied to aircraft and space vehicles of the future. It's been a mystery: how can our teeth withstand ...

Mammalian tooth enamel is as brittle as glass, yet the teeth can withstand the force required to hold a 220-pound barbell steady. Now a team of materials scientists and anthropologists reports how the ...

Leaf teeth, i.e. projections of the leaf margin, are common among angiosperms. These structures may differ in several aspects, e.g. in the presence or absence of an associated gland. Cucurbitoid teeth ...

Have you ever wondered what makes our teeth so strong yet resilient? Read on to find out some of the facts which make them what they are. We use them for biting, tearing, grinding and chewing. They ...

The title of this book reinforces the most important concept of preservation of tooth tissue, which sometimes tends to be overlooked as we concentrate on techniques for restoring teeth. Emphasis is ...

AT A CLINIC at the University of California, San Francisco, dentists in training hone their "drill-and-fill" skills for treating patients with cavities. But in a lab across the hall from the clinic, a ...