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What is the part of the tooth that anchors it in the jaw?
If you look at a picture of a tooth, you will see the crown of the tooth. That is the top part that is above your gum. The root(s) are the anchors. Some teeth have one root and some have a few. Easy chart I found online: Laterals have one root (these are your front teeth) Canines and most premolars, except for maxillary (upper) first premolars, usually have one root. Maxillary (upper) first premolars and mandibular (lower) molars usually have two roots. Maxillary (upper) molars usually have three roots.
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.
What is a periodontal ligament?
Periodontal ligament is the connective tissue that anchors the teeth to the jaw bone.
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.
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.
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
Does cracked tooth cause swelling on jaw?
tender tooth with swelling jaw means infection?
What structure anchors epithelium to connective tissue?
The basement membrane is a structure that anchors epithelium to connective tissue. It is a thin, sheet-like structure that provides support and helps regulate the movement of molecules between the two tissues.
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.
