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Enamel apatite: chemistry, structure and properties.

E D Eanes

    Journal of Dental Research
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Enamel apatite

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomineralization
    • Crystallography
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Enamel apatite is a well-studied biological mineral.
    • It exhibits an imperfect crystal structure.
    • It contains numerous substitutional impurities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the composition and structure of enamel apatite.
    • To emphasize the role of impurities in enamel apatite structure.
    • To highlight knowledge gaps regarding impurity roles.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of crystal chemistry studies.
    • Analysis of existing data on enamel apatite composition.
    • Structural analysis focusing on impurity effects.

    Main Results:

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    • Enamel apatite is characterized by low calcium and hydroxide content.
    • It is rich in various substitutional impurities.
    • Most impurities disrupt the apatite lattice, though some, like fluoride, are beneficial.

    Conclusions:

    • The crystal chemistry of enamel apatite is complex due to impurity interactions.
    • Further research is needed to fully understand the impact of specific impurities on enamel structure and function.