Morphogenesis and structure of human teeth in relation to biomimetically grown fluorapatite-gelatine composites

Authors
Busch, S Schwarz, U Kniep, R
Citation
S. Busch et al., Morphogenesis and structure of human teeth in relation to biomimetically grown fluorapatite-gelatine composites, CHEM MATER, 13(10), 2001, pp. 3260-3271
Citations number
99
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
ISSN journal
08974756 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
10
Year of publication
2001
Pages
3260 - 3271
Database
ISI
SICI code
0897-4756(200110)13:10<3260:MASOHT>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Biominerals are impressive composite materials because of their complex org anization and perfect adaptation to the demands of living organisms. Struct ure and development of human teeth are compared to similar composite system s that develop in vitro under biomimetic conditions without the controlling influence of cells.