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Tooth Histology
tooth origin & formation
Term | Definition |
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deciduous | baby or primary teeth |
dentition | the teeth in their place in the mouth |
cementum | tissue that covers the roots of the teeth |
enamel | tissue that covers the crown of the teeth |
pulp | living portion of the tooth where the blood vessels and nerves are located |
dentin | forms the bulk of the tooth |
furcation | where the roots of a tooth split |
periodontium | the complete attachment apparatus that holds a tooth in the socket |
periodontal ligaments | bands of tissue that attach the tooth to the bone, provides cushion for the tooth |
eruption | the process of the teeth coming into the mouth and into place |
exfoliation | the natural process of shedding the teeth |
gingiva | gum tissue |