noun
- Plural of dentin; the hard, bone-like tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel and surrounds the pulp.
Usage: Also spelled 'dentine' in British English; Technical/anatomical term
Examples
- The dentins of the tooth become exposed when the enamel wears away.
- Dentins are more sensitive to temperature changes than the outer enamel layer.
- The microscopic tubules in dentins allow sensation to reach the nerve.
- Cavity formation can penetrate through the enamel into the dentins.
- Dentists must be careful not to damage the dentins during tooth preparation.