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Tooth Permeability

	Dental Enamel Permeability - The property of dental enamel to permit passage of light, heat, gases, liquids, metabolites, mineral ions and other substances. It does not include the penetration of the dental enamel by microorganisms.
	Dentin Permeability - The property of dentin that permits passage of light, heat, cold, and chemical substances. It does not include penetration by microorganisms.

Tooth Permeability Medical Definitions and Terms