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a root canal is done to remove the infected tissue. dental instruments are not 100% effective in getting it all out, and there are many accessory canals that cant be accessed at all! so to increase the likelihood that the the tooth will not get a recurring infection, it is filled with gutta-purcha - a rubbery substance that seals everything. this helps keep whatever is still in there from causing any more trouble.
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What is the Latin root for tooth?
The Latin root for tooth is "dens" or "dentis."
The root of a tooth is covered by?
The root of a healthy tooth has an outside surface called cementum.
If a tooth is knocked out what part of the tooth should you not touch?
The root of the tooth.
What is a root canel?
take the root out of your tooth
What does a tooth consist of?
enamel found only in the crown of the tooth ( the exposed part of the tooth ), dentin found in both the crown and the root of the tooth ( root : the embedded part of the tooth ) and cement which hold the tooth in it's place
What area of the mouth is the apex located?
The apex of a tooth is the tip of the root where nerve and blood supply enter the tooth through the root canal. It is located at the bottom of the tooth, in the area where the tooth meets the jawbone.
What is a dead tooth?
It is a tooth that the root has been damaged and is "dead"
What part of the tooth is the layer that covers the root of the tooth?
the dentine
What is the root of odontos?
tooth
What is anatomical and clinical root?
The anatomical root refers to the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jawbone. The clinical root is the part of the tooth that is visible and extends above the gum line. Together, the anatomical and clinical roots provide stability to the tooth and support the surrounding structures.
What is the difference between a filling and a root canal?
when you get a filling, they drill some of the tooth which has a cavity and fill it. When you get a root canal, they drill all the way down and take out the nerve of the tooth. Getting a root canal is more painful then a filling.
What is the singular possesive of tooth?
tooth's - as in "A tooth's root extends down into the jawbone."
