Tooth Layer Flashcards
1
Q
What is the enamel?
A
The hardest tissue in human body
2
Q
What is dentin?
A
Surface underneath the enamel which makes up the roots
3
Q
What colour is the dentin?
A
More yellow than enamel
4
Q
What is a pulp?
A
Soft tissue inside each tooth
5
Q
What does a pulp have?
A
Blood vessel and nerves
6
Q
What occupies the crown and root of teeth?
A
Chamber for crown and canal for root
7
Q
What is the gum?
A
Reddish pink tissue that cover around the tooth
8
Q
What is alveolar bone?
A
Part of each jawbone
9
Q
What is cementum?
A
Hard tissue that covers the bone
10
Q
What is a periodontal ligament?
A
Ligament that connect tooth to alveolar bone
