Comparative scanning electron microscope analysis of the enamel of permanent human, bovine and porcine teeth.

Background: Bovine and porcine teeth are often used in experiments as substitutes of human teeth.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to perform a comparative analysis of enamel morphology of permanent human, bovine and porcine teeth under the scanning electron microscope.

Methods: As many as 10 human, 10 bovine, and 10 porcine teeth were studied.