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Ultrastructure of buffalo tooth enamel: a possible replacement for human teeth in laboratory research
Santana, Luana de Nazaré Silva; Luz, Mayara Sabrina; Carneiro, Nayara Cristina Monteiro; Dias, Aline Marques; Guerra, Marcia Cristina dos Santos; Lima, Rafael Rodrigues.
Affiliation
  • Santana, Luana de Nazaré Silva; Federal University of Pará. Belém. BR
  • Luz, Mayara Sabrina; Federal University of Pará. Belém. BR
  • Carneiro, Nayara Cristina Monteiro; Federal University of Pará. Belém. BR
  • Dias, Aline Marques; Federal University of Pará. Belém. BR
  • Guerra, Marcia Cristina dos Santos; Federal University of Pará. Belém. BR
  • Lima, Rafael Rodrigues; Federal University of Pará. Institute of Biological Sciences. Belém. BR
Braz. j. oral sci ; 10(3): 163-166, Jul.-Sep. 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: lil-725234
Responsible library: BR218.1
ABSTRACT
Buffalo production takes place in several areas worldwide. In Brazil, buffalo are raised mainly in the Northern region, specifically in the Marajó archipelago, where most of the herd is slaughtered for meat. This makes possible the extraction of numerous healthy teeth from these animals as replacements for human teeth in laboratory tests.

Aim:

To evaluate the morphology of enamel from species Bubalus bubalis as a replacement for human enamel in laboratory research studies, considering its wider availability in the Amazon region.

Methods:

After removal, the teeth were prepared for scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Teeth were sectioned in different planes - some were subjected to abrasion and others were merely polished for observation of surface enamel. All samples were submitted to a cleaning process, dried, sputter-coated with a platinum alloy and set for observation under SEM.

Results:

The SEM micrographs revealed an aprismatic surface enamel as well as prismatic enamel, the latter being similar to human enamel, in both arrangement and morphology.

Conclusions:

Buffalo enamel showed prismatic morphology, requiring further tests to corroborate its use as a substitute for human teeth.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: BBO - Dentistry / LILACS Main subject: Buffaloes / Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / Dental Enamel Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. oral sci Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2011 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Pará/BR

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: BBO - Dentistry / LILACS Main subject: Buffaloes / Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / Dental Enamel Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. oral sci Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2011 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University of Pará/BR
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