Enamel Physical properties

Enamel: Physical Properties & Architecture | Oral Histology | NEET MDS INICET MDS & INBDE 📝 Download the Revision PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aic3oTfOvuTnKv1udmLiwF22h2LgxEy4/view?usp=sharing Master the physical properties of Enamel for NEET-MDS and INBDE! 🦷 In this first video of our Enamel Masterclass series, Dr. Ankit Gupta breaks down the hardest tissue in the human body. We move beyond the basics to understand *why* enamel behaves the way it does—from its brittle nature to its unique optical properties like Fluorescence and Birefringence. If you are a dental student or preparing for entrance exams, this video covers the high-yield numbers and clinical concepts you need to know. 🔍 What We Cover in This Lecture:** Hardness: Why Enamel is 296 KHN but still fractures easily without dentine support. Optical Science: Why natural teeth glow blue under UV light (Fluorescence) and why they look "China White" in primary dentition. Clinical Relevance: Why cervical enamel is prone to fracture during scaling. Structure: Understanding Birefringence and Semipermeability.