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What are the three anatomical parts of a tooth?
What are the three anatomical parts of a tooth?
Crown, Neck, Roots
Which tissues are the main structural elements of a tooth?
Which tissues are the main structural elements of a tooth?
Dentin is covered by enamel in the roots of the tooth.
Dentin is covered by enamel in the roots of the tooth.
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What is the pulp chamber?
What is the pulp chamber?
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What does CEJ stand for?
What does CEJ stand for?
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The part of a tooth that is visible in the oral cavity is known as the ______.
The part of a tooth that is visible in the oral cavity is known as the ______.
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What is the difference between the anatomical crown and the clinical crown?
What is the difference between the anatomical crown and the clinical crown?
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Where is the root canal located?
Where is the root canal located?
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What does DCJ stand for?
What does DCJ stand for?
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Study Notes
Tooth Anatomy
- Each tooth has three parts: Crown, Neck, and Root(s)
- The main structural elements of a tooth include three calcified tissues (Enamel, Dentin, and Cementum) and one delicate specialized connective tissue (Pulp)
- Dentin forms the main body of the tooth
- Dentin of the crown is covered by Enamel, and dentin of the root is covered by Cementum
- Pulp cavity is in the central part of the tooth, inside the dentin, and contains Pulp tissue
- The root is embedded inside a bony cavity called a Socket, formed of alveolar bone
- Periodontal Ligament surrounds the root, attaching cementum to alveolar bone
Anatomy of the Pulp Cavity
- The pulp cavity is in the central portion of the tooth containing the pulp tissue
- The pulp cavity is divided into the pulp chamber (in the crown) and the root canals (in the roots)
- Each pulp chamber has a roof at its incisal or occlusal border, often with projections called pulp horns
- The pulp chambers of multirooted teeth have a floor at the cervical portion with an opening (orifice) for each root canal
- Root canals (pulp canals) are portions of the pulp cavity located within the root(s) of a tooth
- Root canals connect to the pulp chamber through canal orifices on the floor of the pulp chamber
- Pulp canals open to the outside of the tooth through openings called Apical Foramen
Junctions of Tooth Tissues
- Cemento-enamel junction (CEJ): The junction between the cementum and enamel, located at the cervical line
- Dentino-enamel junction (DEJ): The junction between dentin and enamel
- Dentino-cemental junction (DCJ): The junction between dentin and cementum
Anatomical and Clinical Crown
- Anatomical Crown: The portion of the tooth covered by enamel
- Clinical Crown: The portion of a tooth that is visible in the oral cavity and not covered by gingiva
- The clinical crown may include all of the anatomical crown and part of the anatomical root
- The clinical crown may be smaller than the anatomical crown due to gingival recession
Anatomical and Clinical Root
- Anatomical Root: The portion of the tooth covered by cementum
- Clinical Root: The portion of a tooth under the gingiva, not visible in the oral cavity, and embedded in the jaw bones
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This quiz covers the essential elements of tooth anatomy, including the crown, neck, root, and the structure of hard and soft tissues like enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp. Dive into the details of the pulp cavity, its chambers, and the role of the periodontal ligament. Test your knowledge on the intricacies of dental structures and their functions.
