Longitudinal section through a demineralized premolar (40X)

Longitudinal section through a demineralized premolar. Image copyright: Mathias Nordvi, ARR. (Tissue stain: H+E).

This is a histology image of a longitudinal section through a premolar. The enamel is missing due to tissue preparatory processes. The dentine in the root is covered by a thin layer of cementum. Magnify the preselected areas for further detail. The pulp can be seen in the middle below the dentine.

Published September 8th 2015, updated May 21st 2023.