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What part of the tooth bears the force of chewing?

Enamel


What part of the tooth is the enamel?

Basically it is the outer layer of a tooth that can get broken down by grinding your teeth and chewing hard candies.


The part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line is called what?

The part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line is called the crown. This is the part of the tooth that is typically covered with enamel and is responsible for chewing food.


What is the portion of the tooth projecting beyond the gum?

The portion of the tooth that projects beyond the gum is called the "crown." The crown is the visible part of the tooth that is covered by enamel, the hard outer layer. It is responsible for the tooth's function in chewing and is typically shaped to fit the specific role of the tooth, whether it's for cutting, grinding, or tearing food.


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 coronal caries?

Coronal cavities is the most common form in all ages. Coronal cavities are cavities of the visible part of the tooth (crown), usually on chewing surfaces or between teeth.


What is the part of the tooth above the gums?

The part of the tooth above the gum is the sulcus this is the neck of the tooth.


How are enzyms similar to chewing and how are they different?

enzymes and chewing are part of your mouth


What are the reasons that Trident is better than Orbit?

Trident does contain ingredients that help fight tooth decay. However, for the most part, Orbit and Trident are simply competing brands of chewing gum.


What Part of the tooth with nerve?

The part of the tooth that has the nerves in it is right under the crown of your tooth ''aka'' the top part of your tooth and they travel down into you gums hope this help's


What is above the gums?

Above the gums lies the crown of the tooth, which is the visible part that includes the enamel, dentin, and pulp. The crown is responsible for the tooth's function in biting and chewing food. Additionally, various structures such as the tongue, lips, and buccal mucosa are present in the oral cavity above the gums.


If a tooth is knocked out what part of the tooth should you not touch?

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