Fig. 6From: Histological characteristics of macrodontic cheek teeth of guinea pigsTransverse section of a guinea pig cheek tooth with structural alteration on the periphery of the tooth crown (H&E, × 200). The areas of dentin prominence are not covered with the enamel matrix, which disturbs the arrangement of the periodontal ligaments. 1. Germinal tissue, 2. dentin, 3. enamel matrix, 4. accumulated periodontal ligamentsBack to article page