Anatomy · Dental

Dental Anatomy Basics

Tooth structure, numbering systems, and oral cavity anatomy for dental students.

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What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Enamel
Which tooth layer covers the crown?
Enamel
Where is dentin located relative to enamel and cementum?
Beneath both the enamel and the cementum
What does the dental pulp contain?
Nerves and blood vessels
Which tissue covers the root of a tooth?
Cementum
What is the crown of a tooth?
The portion of the tooth visible above the gumline
What is the root of a tooth?
The portion of the tooth embedded in the jawbone
What is the cementoenamel junction (CEJ)?
The point where the enamel meets the cementum
What does the periodontal ligament connect?
The tooth root to the alveolar bone
What is alveolar bone?
The bone that contains the tooth sockets
What is the pulp chamber?
The portion of the pulp cavity located within the crown
What is the root canal?
The portion of the pulp cavity located within the root
What is the apical foramen?
The opening at the tip of the root where nerves and blood vessels enter
What is the gingiva?
The gums
What range of numbers does the Universal Numbering System use for permanent teeth?
1 to 32

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