Dental Review

the hardest substance found in the body, surrounds the outside of the exposed tooth.

• enamel

• crown

• root

• dentin

• pulp cavity

The part of the tooth that is exposed above the gum line, covered by enamel

• enamel

• crown

• root

• dentin

• pulp cavity

The part of the tooth that is below the gum line and holds the tooth in place.

• enamel

• crown

• root

• dentin

• pulp cavity

Found under the enamel and protects the inside of the tooth, similar to bone.

• enamel

• crown

• root

• dentin

• pulp cavity

Inside of the tooth, alive, contains blood vessels and the nerve

• enamel

• crown

• root

• dentin

• pulp cavity

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Mucus membrane that surrounds the teeth and forms the mouth lining.

• gingiva

• alveolar bone

• peridontal ligament

Mucus membrane that surrounds the teeth and forms the mouth lining.

• gingiva

• alveolar bone

• peridontal ligament

bone that forms the tooth socket

• gingiva

• alveolar bone

• peridontal ligament

fibrous tissue that holds tooth in place

• gingiva

• alveolar bone

• peridontal ligament

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Teeth responsible for biting and grasping food

• Incisors

• Canines

• Premolars

• Molars