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periodontal ligament http://wiki.answers.com/How_is_a_tooth_attached_to_the_bone_of_the_jaw#ixzz1UBQKnS00
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How is a tooth attached to the bone of the jaw?
A tooth is attached to the bone of the jaw through the periodontal ligament. This ligament acts like a cushion, allowing the tooth to withstand the forces of biting and chewing. Additionally, the surrounding bone provides support and stability for the tooth.
The lower part of the tooth that fits into a socket in the jaw is called the?
The part of the tooth that fits into the socket of the jaw(mandible) or maxilla(for upper teeth) is the "root" of the tooth.
What holds the tooth in the jaw bone?
The mandible. Known to leymen as the lower jaw
Can a infected top tooth infect the lower jaw?
No, but a toothache in the upper jaw can refer pain to the lower jaw.
Mandible in relation to abscess tooth?
The mandile is simply what we call your lower jaw. An abscess tooth is a tooth that has an infection.
Does cracked tooth cause swelling on jaw?
tender tooth with swelling jaw means infection?
When a wisdom tooth that is embedded in the jaw it is called what?
Impacted.
What is the part of the jaw that hold the tooth together?
gum
What is the membrane that anchors the tooth to the jaw?
The "membrane that links a tooth the the bone of the jaw is called periodontal ligament. It is made of fibrous tissue arranged in groups of collagen fibres.
Can extracting a dogs lower canine tooth cause its jaw to fracture?
hello, the short answer is yes. Depending on how it was extracted and the stability of the jaw it can happen. I am a vet tech and I have seen it happen. When the state of the jaw is questioanble ( such as with cancer of the bone of the jaw) no tooth should ever be "pulled" it should always be drilled out.
Is a toothbrush a lever or wedge simple machine?
A tooth is not a lever. A tooth could be part of the lever formed by the jaw. A tooth could be a wedge.
What is a good sign that chewing gum is harming you?
Your jaw often locks up, overdeveloped jaw muscles, or tooth decay.
