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Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) micrographs showing a cross-sectional view of sound dentin and completely demineralized dentin. (a,b) The structure of the tubules and well mineralized intertubular dentin of sound dentin. (c,d) The structure of completely demineralized dentin. All of the minerals on the surfaces and interiors of the dentin slices were dissolved and had disappeared.
