Structures And Tissues Of The Teeth Flashcards
1
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Crown
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Portion of a tooth that is visible in the mouth, covered in enamel
2
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Roots
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Hold tooth in place within the dental arch
3
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Cementum
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Substance that protects the roots
4
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Cervix
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Neck of the tooth, where crown and root meet
5
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Dentin
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Make up the bulk of the tooth
6
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Pulp cavity
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Area within the crown and roots of the tooth that is surrounded by the dentin to protect the delicate pulp of the tooth, pulp continues in the space known as root canals
7
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pulp
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Consists of a rich supply of blood vessels and nerves that provide nutrients and innervation to the tooth