All teeth articles
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ResearchIron coatings help Komodo dragons maintain their sharp ziphodont teeth
Research sheds light on structure–function relationships in teeth of carnivorous reptiles
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ResearchRodents’ striking orange teeth not down to iron-rich enamel as thought
Metal provides strength but the colour is the result of something else
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FeatureA new generation of materials inspired by teeth
Ian Le Guillou finds that some of nature’s toughest structures are helping scientists to develop new fibres that could revolutionise fabrics
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ResearchCerium oxide nanoparticles could put a stop to tooth cavities
US researchers have found the material can prevent plaque from forming and could perhaps thwart tooth decay
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ResearchNanocomposite mouthguard highlights early signs of tooth decay
Material stops fluorescencing on contact with volatile sulfur compounds produced by decay-causing bacteria
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ResearchBlue teeth reveal medieval nun's artistic talent
Analysis identifies traces of the precious stone lapis lazuli
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ResearchMaterial mimics natural enamel's structure
Scientists overcome obstacles to produce first copy of one of nature’s strongest and toughest materials
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ResearchMineral analysis surveys shark smile evolution
Extinct mega-shark had teeth more like those of dinosaurs than their modern relatives