| dentin bridge | A deposit of reparative dentin or other calcific substances which forms across and reseals exposed tooth pulp tissue. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| dentin dysplasia | An apparently hereditary disorder of dentin formation, marked by a normal appearance of coronal dentin associated with pulpal obliteration, faulty root formation, and a tendency for peripheral lesions without obvious cause. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dentin globule | Calcospherites formed by calcification or mineralization of the dentin occurring in globular areas. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dentin permeability | The property of dentin that permits passage of light, heat, cold, and chemical substances. It does not include penetration by microorganisms. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dentin, secondary | Dentin formed and deposited in response to a normal or slightly abnormal stimulus, after the complete formation of the tooth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| interglobular dentin | Imperfectly calcified matrix of dentin situated between the calcified globules near the dentinal periphery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| irregular dentin | Morphologically irregular dentin formed in response to an irritant. Synonym: irregular dentin, irritation dentin, reparative dentin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| opalescent dentin | Dentin usually associated with dentinogenesis imperfecta. It gives an unusual opalescent or translucent appearance to the teeth. Synonym: hereditary opalescent dentin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tertiary dentin | Morphologically irregular dentin formed in response to an irritant. Synonym: irregular dentin, irritation dentin, reparative dentin. (05 Mar 2000) |
| eburnation of dentin | A condition observed in arrested dental caries wherein decalcified dentin is burnished and takes on a polished, often brown-stained appearance. (05 Mar 2000) |
| transparent dentin | Dentin characterised by calcification of the dentinal tubules as a result of injury or normal aging. Synonym: transparent dentin. (05 Mar 2000) |