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Dentition
natural teeth arranged on jaws
Incisors and canines
biting and tearing
Premolars(bicuspids) and molars
chewing and grinding
Deciduous dentition(baby teeth)
20 teeth during childhood that are replaced by 32 permanent dentition(adult teeth)
Occlusion
contact between chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth
Crown
tooth visible in the mouth, covered by enamel
Enamel
hardest substance in the body
Roots
hold teeth firmly in place in the dental arch
cervix
location where crown and root meet
dentin
makes up most of tooth
pulp cavity
location where crown and roots of teeth are surrounded by dentin
pulp
rich supply of blood vessels and nerves for nutrients