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Introduction to Teeth

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Dental Biotribology

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Human teeth are not only an important masticatory organ but also closely associated with both the pronunciation and facial aesthetics of humans. Without a doubt, teeth play an extremely significant role in our daily life. The wear of teeth, either natural or artificial, is unavoidable. However, excessive wear may lead to a lack of perfect contact between opposite teeth, a disturbance in the efficiency of the masticatory system, and an obliteration of chewing surfaces. Teeth also play a very important role in animals’ lives. Historically, the wear of teeth has been considered an indicator of age for animals.

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Zhou, ZR., Yu, HY., Zheng, J., Qian, LM., Yan, Y. (2013). Introduction to Teeth. In: Dental Biotribology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4550-0_1

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