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The visible portion of the tooth is the crown. The outer surface of the crown is made of enamel. Just beneath the enamel is dentin, a substance harder than bone. The gum surrounds the base of the tooth.
The root of the tooth extends down into the jaw bone and provides circulation and sensation to the tooth. The root contains blood vessels and nerves, which supply circulation and sensation to the entire tooth. The area is known as the "pulp" of the tooth.
The jaw bone contains all the teeth and provides stability and mobility for the mouth and teeth for chewing. The lower jaw bone is called the mandible and the upper jaw bone is called the maxilla.
ReferencesLingen MW. Head and neck. In: Kumar V, Abbas AK, Fausto N, eds. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 16.
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∙ 12y agoThe visible portion of the tooth is the crown. The outer surface of the crown is made of enamel. Just beneath the enamel is dentin, a substance harder than bone. The gum surrounds the base (root) of the tooth.
The root of the tooth extends down into the jaw bone and provides circulation and sensation to the tooth. The root contains blood vessels and nerves, which supply circulation and sensation to the entire tooth. This area is known as the "pulp" of the tooth.
The jaw bone is attached to all of the teeth and provides stability and mobility for the mouth and teeth for chewing. The lower jaw bone is called the mandible and the upper jaw bone is called the maxilla.
ReferencesLingen MW. Head and neck. In: Kumar V, Abbas AK, Fausto N, eds. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 16.
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David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What is a chisel-shaped tooth?
a chisel shaped tooth is a tooth that is sharper than your other teeth. an example of a chisel shaped tooth is your incisor.
What is the structure of a pig tooth?
The pig tooth has a tubercle structure which causes the tooth to have an uneven surface. This makes it excellent for chewing.
If you have a dead tooth does your breath stink?
No it doesn't! Why would it? My dad has a dead tooth and his breath does not stink. when i was five a I was jumping on my sisters bed and i hit my tooth on then wood part and my tooth died lol ;D
Poison tooth of a snake is called as?
the poison tooth of a snake is called a thrike.
Tooth structure includes?
A thin periodontal igament that holds the tooth in place.
What has the author Alton Howard Thompson written?
Alton Howard Thompson has written: 'Comparative dental anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy, Anatomy & histology, Anatomy, Comparative, Comparative Anatomy, Teeth, Tooth
What is the difference between developmental anatomy and embryology anatomy?
Developmental anatomy is more emphasis on the process of tooth eruption during the developmental period of the child, whereas embryology anatomy is more emphasis on the process of tooth development during the embryological stages of the fetus. Another way to view it is that developmental anatomy is everything from when the tooth begins to erupt into the oral cavity vs. embryology anatomy is everything from the beginning of tooth bud formation (dental lamina) to complete tooth formation. [Remember even though the crown has erupted into the oral cavity that does not mean the tooth has completed formation, the root is still developing and forming. Therefore developmental anatomy and embryology anatomy overlaps in time period.]
What has the author Dorothy Permar written?
Dorothy Permar has written: 'An outline for dental anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy & histology, Anatomy and histology, Jaw, Jaws, Mouth, Outlines, syllabi, Teeth, Tooth 'Oral embryology and microscopic anatomy' -- subject(s): Anatomy and histology, Dental assistants, Diseases, Embrology, Embryology, Histology, Human Embryology, Mouth, Teeth, Tooth
What has the author Rudolf Kronfeld written?
Rudolf Kronfeld has written: 'Kronfeld's histopathology of the teeth' -- subject(s): Anatomy & histology, Mouth, Pathology, Tooth, Tooth Diseases
Does a tooth consist of more dentin enamel or cementum?
Mostly dentin, check the drawing in the "Dental Anatomy" link below.
What is Anatomy of teeth?
Anatomy of teeth refers to the basic physical structure, shape, and size of teeth. All teeth have some common characteristics. Other characteristics are unique to specific types of teeth. Common characteristics include enamel covering the clinical crown of the tooth; cementum, covering the clinical root of the tooth; and dentin, which serves to insulate the nerve of the tooth; the pulp, which consists of the nerve and blood supply to the tooth. Periodontal ligament attaches all teeth to the adjacent bone. Unique characteristics of tooth anatomy includes the number and size of roots, the number and size of cusps on the crown; and the overall size and shape of the crown, which is determined by the unique function of each tooth. Some teeth are designed to cut (incisors) and are are therefore chisel-shaped. Other teeth are designed to grind (molars) and therefore have multiple cusps similar to cogs on a gear wheel that interlock with other teeth. Still other teeth are designed to rip, and they are a hybrid between incisors and molars (cupids, bicuspids).
What is the bump of skin at the behind the back tooth?
Part of the gum. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gum_(anatomy) If it is enlarged, there is probably a problem with the teeth/gums, go see your dentist.
What anatomy must be study to become a dental hygienist?
To become a dental hygienist you need to study head and neck anatomy for when you give anesthetic injections as well as when you provide intraoral and extraoral cancer screenings at the beginning of the patient visits. Additionally, dental anatomy anatomy is required, which is also important for when giving anesthetic injections and to understand the morphology of each tooth to be able to identify abnormalities that are of concern and/or abnormalities within normal limits (WNL). And lastly, you have embryology anatomy so you can understand the process of growth and the cause of any abnormalities seen in the oral cavity.
What has the author Julio Endelman written?
Julio Endelman has written: 'General and dental pathology with special reference to etiology and pathologic anatomy' -- subject(s): Diseases, Pathology, Teeth, Tooth Diseases
How do you carve a tooth out of a wax block?
yes , carving can be done of various materials includingwax.In dental anatomy , the subject of dentistry (undergraduate) ,students carve the tooth on wax to desired shape.Like maxillary central incisor , mandibular molar,can be carved on wax.With the help of measurement's like , length of crown of tooth, length of root of tooth, wax can be easily converted into life size tooth.
What has the author Gregg A DuPont written?
Gregg A. DuPont has written: 'Atlas of dental radiography in dogs and cats' -- subject(s): Anatomy, Anatomy & histology, Atlases, Cats, Dental Radiography, Diseases, Dogs, Mouth Diseases, Radiography, Radiography, Dental, Tooth Diseases, Veterinary, Veterinary dentistry, Veterinary radiology
The whole tooth and nothing but the tooth?
the whole tooth and nothing but the tooth
