Tooth Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three main parts of the tooth?
A
1) crown
2) neck
3) root
2
Q
what is the neck of the tooth in touch with?
A
gingiva
3
Q
what is the root of the tooth in touch with?
A
embedded within alveolar bone of upper and lower jaws, connected via periodontal ligaments
4
Q
F: periodontal ligaments
A
connects root of tooth to alveolar bones of jaw
5
Q
what are the three calcified tissue of the tooth?
A
1) dentin
2) enamel
3) cementum
6
Q
F: dentin
A
forms core of tooth, very strong
