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What holdsthe tooth in place?
Strong fibers known as the periodontal ligament (PDL) connect the root of the tooth to the socket. They help suspend the tooth in the socket, resist forces while chewing and grinding, and keep the tooth in place.
What is strong Tooth or Thigh bone?
A thigh bone (femur) is typically stronger than a tooth. The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, designed to support body weight and withstand significant forces, while teeth are not as dense and designed for chewing and crushing food.
Does gnawed mean chewed?
Basically. Gnawing is more of a front-tooth type of chewing, while plain chewing usually uses the back teeth.
What 2 facial bones do you need for chewing and grinding?
The two being referenced are probably the maxilla and the mandible. However, if any of your facial bones were not present or were damaged (fractured), you would experience significant troubles with mastication.
What is the difference between ape's teeth and humans?
In apes, the canines or "the fangs" are larger and project out from tooth row, while in humans they are a similar size to the other teeth and don't stick out. Chimpanzees have thin tooth enamel while humans have thick tooth enamel. The dental wear pattern on chimps shows a grinding action while human dental wear pattern shows more of a crushing action.
What is the structure of a pig tooth?
A pig tooth consists of a crown, roots, dentin, enamel, pulp cavity, and cementum. The crown is the visible part of the tooth, while the roots anchor the tooth in the jaw. Dentin is the hard tissue under the enamel, and the pulp cavity contains nerves and blood vessels. Cementum covers the roots and helps attach the tooth to the jawbone.
What is the name of a tooth that cuts and shreds food?
The teeth that cut and shred food are called incisors and canines. Incisors are the flat, sharp front teeth primarily used for cutting, while canines, located next to the incisors, are pointed and designed for tearing food. Together, they play a crucial role in the initial stages of chewing.
What are the differences between a tooth and a bone in terms of structure and function?
The main differences between a tooth and a bone are in their structure and function. Structure: A tooth is made up of enamel, dentin, and pulp, while a bone is composed of collagen, calcium, and other minerals. Teeth are harder and more specialized for biting and chewing, while bones are more flexible and provide support and protection for the body. Function: Teeth are primarily used for biting and chewing food, while bones support the body, protect organs, and help with movement. Teeth are fixed in the jaw and do not regenerate, while bones can repair and regenerate themselves over time. In summary, teeth and bones have different structures and functions, with teeth being specialized for biting and chewing, and bones providing support and protection for the body.
What was the exact reason that chewing gum was invented?
to have good mouth musils while chewing
What teeth grind food?
Our teeth have different shapes. Some are flat at the bottom while others are pointed. Thus different teeth help in chewing food more easily so it can pass through the esophagus and be digested easily. Chewing food is reffered to as grinding food.
Can you talk when you eat?
Sure, but not while you are chewing.
What do you do if a boy comes on you while grinding?
kick him out of bed
