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What is the name of a connective tissue that binds the root of the teeth to the gum and jawbone?
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∙ 12y ago
Those are types of ligaments.
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Is dentin the specialized connective tissue that forms the teeth?
yes
How are teeth held in the jawbone?
gomphosis
What is the living tissue in teeth?
A living cell is the smallest structure of that carries out specific functions.
What are the two major components of extracellular fluid?
Extracellular components include cellulose, teeth, bone cartilage, and connective tissue. To sum it up, extracellular components are material outside the cell membrane.
What do periodontists do for a living?
Periodontists are specialist trained is caring for the area around the teeth. That is the gum tissue, root area on the teeth. Some procedures they perform involve grafting gum tissue and bone tissue.
Is dentin the specialized connective tissue that forms the teeth?
yes
What is a periodontal ligament?
Periodontal ligament is the connective tissue that anchors the teeth to the jaw bone.
What is transseptal fiberotomy surgery?
The supraosseous connective tissue attachment is surgically severed around the involved teeth. Where there are adjacent teeth, the transseptal fiberotomy of a single tooth will involve a minimum of three teeth. Since the incisions are within the gingival sulcus and tissue and the root surface is not instrumented, this procedure heals by the reunion of connective tissue with the root surface on which viable periodontal tissue is present (reattachment).
Is teeth also another name for jawbone or mandible?
yes teeth is also a jawbone and another name for mandible
What periodontal ligament?
Periodontal ligaments are connective tissue which hold teeth in place by attaching them to the alveolar bone.
What are sharks teeth attached to?
jawbone
What type of tissue has large amounts of nonliving matrix?
The bones have the largest amount of minerals, calcium and phosphorus, in its extracellular matrix. Teeth, which are specialized bone, have additional enamel that makes them even stronger. That answer has nothing to do with the question asked....but the answer is connective tissue.
How do gums help your teeth?
Gums help to support the teeth and keep them aligned, while providing resilient cushioning. More importantly, gum tissue protects the dental roots and underlying jawbones against infections and inflammations.
How are teeth held in the jawbone?
gomphosis
Why does a camel have only ONE row of teeth?
No lower jawbone
What is the living tissue in teeth?
A living cell is the smallest structure of that carries out specific functions.
How does fluoride protect your teeth?
it sticks to calcium and binds teeth together
