Abstract
Improving our knowledge of the morphology, composition and properties of the dentin, enamel, and the dentin-enamel junction (DEJ) is vital for the development of improved restorative materials and clinical placement techniques. Most studies of dental tissues have used light microscopy for characterization. In our investigation, the spectroscopic properties of normal and non-carious transparent human root dentin, and the dentin-enamel junction were investigated using emission imaging microscopy, and micro-spectroscopy. Experimental results reveal new information on the structural and biochemical characteristics of these dental tissues.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Publisher | Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers |
Pages | 102-105 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 3910 |
State | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Lasers in Dentistry VI - San Jose, CA, USA Duration: Jan 23 2000 → Jan 24 2000 |
Other
Other | Lasers in Dentistry VI |
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City | San Jose, CA, USA |
Period | 1/23/00 → 1/24/00 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics