[Scanning electron microscope observation on proximal enamel surfaces of normal teeth].
This observation was made on the proximal surfaces of normal permanent molars. Observations were concentrated mainly on those teeth with abraded contact areas on the mesial surface and the unabrasive distal surfaces if the partially or wholly embedded third molars. The results showed that the surfaces of the abraded contact areas were plain than those outside the contact. There were lots of pitted holes or fissures on the surfaces outside the contact areas. In the holes accumulations of bacteria could be seen. These holes and fissures could also be seen on the unexposed distal surfaces of the third molars, but no clear-defined traces of bacteria were observed in the holes.
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Yue
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D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D006801:Humans