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Tooth Histology
tooth origin & formation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| deciduous | baby or primary teeth |
| dentition | the teeth in their place in the mouth |
| cementum | tissue that covers the roots of the teeth |
| enamel | tissue that covers the crown of the teeth |
| pulp | living portion of the tooth where the blood vessels and nerves are located |
| dentin | forms the bulk of the tooth |
| furcation | where the roots of a tooth split |
| periodontium | the complete attachment apparatus that holds a tooth in the socket |
| periodontal ligaments | bands of tissue that attach the tooth to the bone, provides cushion for the tooth |
| eruption | the process of the teeth coming into the mouth and into place |
| exfoliation | the natural process of shedding the teeth |
| gingiva | gum tissue |