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The small elastic fibers in the tooth, primarily found in the periodontal ligament, play a crucial role in supporting tooth stability and movement. They allow for slight flexibility, enabling the tooth to absorb forces during biting and chewing, which helps prevent damage to the tooth and surrounding structures. Additionally, these fibers contribute to the overall resilience of the tooth within the alveolar bone, enhancing its ability to withstand mechanical stress.
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What holds false teeth to gums?
A tooth is primarily held in place by the periodontal ligament. The ligament runs the entire length of the tooth root surface and attaches to the bone of the jaw. The width of the ligament is typically less than a millimeter in width. There is a small amount of epithelial tissue (gum tissue) that covers the coronal (top) of the ligament and attaches to the tooth itself, but this attachment is not nearly as strong as the ligament. In periodontal disease (gum disease) bacteria colonize in the small pocket between the tooth and gum. If it remains long enough, the bacteria cause the body to respond in an inflammatory reaction. The immune system produces enzymes that destroy the attachment and the bone surrounding the tooth. Eventually, the tooth no longer has enough attachment and support to withstand the forces of biting and chewing, and the tooth becomes loose and has to be removed.
What is the structure and function of the part of tooth decay?
No part of "tooth decay" is a structure or function.
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.
What is the function of the tooth cavity?
This a defect, an infection and has no function.
What is the function of cavity of a tooth?
This a defect, an infection and has no function.
What is the function of pulpcavity?
The function of the pulp cavity is to provide nourishment to the tooth.
What is the function of the dentin?
Dentin is what makes a tooth white in appearance. The purpose or function is to protect the bulk of the tooth and the pulp chambers, which contain the roots and blood vessels.
What is the Function of blood vessels in the tooth?
it lets blood bring food for the nerves and gives the tooth calcium
What is the function of a insicor?
An Insicor tooth used for Biting.
What should your tooth brush bristles by made of?
In 1938 natural animal bristles were replaced by synthetic fibres, usually nylon - the ones in common usage today
What is the function of cementum?
cementum Covers the root of the tooth. The primary function for the cementum is to anchor the tooth to the bony socket with the attachments of the priodontal ligaments.
Is the tooth fairy the size of a tooth?
Answer: well she is not short and not small. so she might be if you think.
