Dentine is
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Hard, protective covering on the tooth.
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The cavity which contains nerves and blood vessels in a tooth.
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Covering beneath the enamel.
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The nerve that connects tooth and the brain.
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Explanation
Dentine is the calcified tissue of the body, is one of the components of the teeth along with enamel, cementum and pulp. It is generally surrounds the entire pulp is a covering beneath the enamel. 70% of the weight of dentine is made up of mineral hydroxylapatitie, while 20% is organic material and the rest 10% is water.