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The document discusses the physical and chemical characteristics of enamel. Enamel is the hard, outer layer of teeth that protects against decay. It is composed primarily of hydroxyapatite crystals and enamel protein. Enamel has a rod-like structure with enamel rods running perpendicular to the tooth surface. Within the rods are enamel rod sheaths and interrod enamel. Lines that appear in enamel, such as cross-striations and lines of Retzius, indicate daily and growth variations during enamel formation.

Author

Alyssa Lumaad

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EN