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teeth
TEETH
Question | Answer |
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enamel | the hard, glossy, calcareous covering of the crown of a tooth, containing only a slight amount of organic substance. |
Dentin | the hard, calcareous tissue, similar to but denser than bone, that forms the major portion of a tooth, surrounds the pulp cavity, and is situated beneath the enamel and cementum. |
gingiva | what holds your teeth steady |
root canal | the root portion of the captivity |
nerve roots and blood vessles | and the root at the front (ventral root or motor root) conveys impulses to the muscles. |
crown | the part of a tooth that is covered by enamel |
root | the thery of your teeth |
Bone | the bottom of your tooth that connects to the gum. |
periodontal ligament | The connective tissue surrounding the root of a tooth and attaching it to its bony socket. |
pulp chamber | the crown portion of the pulp cavity. |