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ba0001pp49 | Bone biomechanics and quality | ECTS2013

Nano-structural and compositional basis of devitalized tooth fragility

Mihajlovic Ksenija Zelic , Milovanovic Petar , Rakocevic Zlatko , Askrabic Sonja , Potocnik Jelena , Popovic Miroslav , Djuric Marija

Tooth fracture is considered as a major problem in dentistry. As it is commonly observed in dental practice, one of the main factors that lead to increased tooth fragility is its devitalization. However, there is no definite mechanistic explanation for such phenomenon. We hypothesize that the possible response to this matter lies in the changes that occur in dentin due to altered microenvironment after endodontic procedure. Therefore, in this study we analyzed the structural a...