Microscopical section of cremated tooth (IMAGE)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Microscopical section of cremated tooth

Caption

Two bands of IGD in the permanent left 1st mandibular molar from B121 after burning at 800C for 2 hours. Band A has Grade 3 and shows both partially fused calcospherites, calcium salts, (close to the A) as well as dark semi-circular spaces towards the end of the band. Band B (see orange oval) has Grade 1. Note the heat-induced damage (white cracks) to the dentine (light brown).

Credit

(c) Barabara Veselka

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