Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Fluid Movement Between Compartments01:18

Fluid Movement Between Compartments

The force applied by fluids against a surface, known as hydrostatic pressure, initiates the transfer of fluid among different compartments. Within our blood vessels, the blood's hydrostatic pressure is a result of the heart's pumping action. At the arteriolar end of capillaries, hydrostatic pressure (capillary blood pressure) exceeds the opposing colloid osmotic pressure created primarily by plasma proteins like albumin. This discrepancy in pressure propels plasma and nutrients from the...
Fluid Mosaic Model01:34

Fluid Mosaic Model

The fluid mosaic model was first proposed as a visual representation of research observations. The model comprises the composition and dynamics of membranes and serves as a foundation for future membrane-related studies. The model depicts the structure of the plasma membrane with a variety of components, which include phospholipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. These integral molecules are loosely bound, defining the cell’s border and providing fluidity for optimal function.LipidsThe most...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Post-Operative Pain After Endodontic Instrumentation, Irrigation and Obturation: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews Published from 2016 to 2025.

Journal of clinical medicine·2026
Same author

The Fate of Apically Extruded Sealers: Radiographical Disappearance or Biological Integration? A Narrative Review.

European endodontic journal·2026
Same author

Single cone versus carrier-based obturation using a premixed bioceramic sealer in postgraduate master cohort: a 36 months retrospective evaluation.

Clinical oral investigations·2026
Same author

Application of Coltosol F with a cotton-spacer technique for endodontic temporization: a clinical retrospective study.

BMC oral health·2026
Same author

Long-term evaluation of hard and soft tissues around transmucosal implants with a convergent neck: a 10-year cohort study.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery·2026
Same author

The Intersection of Non-Communicable Chronic Disease and Endodontic Care: A Pilot Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Dentistry journal·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Using Ex Vivo Live Imaging to Investigate Cell Divisions and Movements During Mouse Dental Renewal
07:37

Using Ex Vivo Live Imaging to Investigate Cell Divisions and Movements During Mouse Dental Renewal

Published on: October 27, 2023

In vivo enamel fluid movement.

Angelica Bertacci1, Stefano Chersoni, Carel Leon Davidson

  • 1Endodontics Unit, Department of Oral Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum-University of Bologna, Italy. angelica.bertacci2@unibo.it

European Journal of Oral Sciences
|June 26, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Dental enamel is permeable, allowing fluid movement. This study visualized outward fluid flow in teeth, finding permeability decreases with age, with more fluid droplets on younger teeth.

More Related Videos

Micro-dissection of Enamel Organ from Mandibular Incisor of Rats Exposed to Environmental Toxicants
08:12

Micro-dissection of Enamel Organ from Mandibular Incisor of Rats Exposed to Environmental Toxicants

Published on: March 29, 2018

Development of Amelogenin-chitosan Hydrogel for In Vitro Enamel Regrowth with a Dense Interface
08:26

Development of Amelogenin-chitosan Hydrogel for In Vitro Enamel Regrowth with a Dense Interface

Published on: July 10, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Using Ex Vivo Live Imaging to Investigate Cell Divisions and Movements During Mouse Dental Renewal
07:37

Using Ex Vivo Live Imaging to Investigate Cell Divisions and Movements During Mouse Dental Renewal

Published on: October 27, 2023

Micro-dissection of Enamel Organ from Mandibular Incisor of Rats Exposed to Environmental Toxicants
08:12

Micro-dissection of Enamel Organ from Mandibular Incisor of Rats Exposed to Environmental Toxicants

Published on: March 29, 2018

Development of Amelogenin-chitosan Hydrogel for In Vitro Enamel Regrowth with a Dense Interface
08:26

Development of Amelogenin-chitosan Hydrogel for In Vitro Enamel Regrowth with a Dense Interface

Published on: July 10, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Microscopy

Background:

  • Dental enamel is the hardest substance in the human body.
  • Its micro-structure and permeability are crucial for tooth health and integrity.
  • Understanding fluid dynamics within enamel is key to developing effective dental treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To visualize and confirm fluid movement through dental enamel in vivo.
  • To investigate the relationship between tooth age and enamel permeability.
  • To characterize the morphological evidence of fluid flow on the enamel surface.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized vinyl polyxiloxane for impressions of human incisors (n=55).
  • Created replicas using polyether impression material.
  • Analyzed morphological images to identify signs of outward fluid flow.

Main Results:

  • Confirmed enamel as a permeable substrate in vivo, evidenced by surface droplets.
  • Demonstrated a significant inverse relationship between age and enamel permeability.
  • Observed a decrease in the number and size of droplets with increasing age, with prominent droplets along perikymata in younger teeth.

Conclusions:

  • Dental enamel exhibits in vivo permeability, facilitating fluid movement.
  • Enamel permeability is significantly influenced by age, decreasing as teeth mature.
  • The findings provide novel insights into enamel's dynamic nature and age-related changes.