Comparative Tooth Anatomy
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Apical foramen
The opening at the tip of the root of the tooth through which blood vessels and nerves enter.
Premolars
Teeth located between the canine and molar teeth; typically have two cusps.
Universal Numbering System
A tooth numbering system used in the United States that assigns numbers 1 through 32 to permanent teeth.
Cementoenamel junction (CEJ)
The area where the enamel of the crown meets the cementum covering the root.
Clinical crown
The portion of the tooth visible above the gum line.
Root canal
The space within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp.
Pulp chamber
The space within the crown of the tooth that houses the pulp tissue.
Enamel
The hard, outermost substance of a tooth, providing protection.
Dentin
The dense, bony tissue forming the bulk of a tooth beneath enamel and cementum.
Buccal ridge
A ridge that runs along the buccal surface of posterior teeth.
Mesial surface
The surface of the tooth that is closest to the midline of the face.
Distal surface
The surface of the tooth that is furthest from the midline of the face.
Occlusal surface
The biting surface of posterior teeth.
Fossa
A shallow, rounded, or scooped-out area on the tooth surface.
Embrasure
The space between adjacent teeth that is not occupied by the contact area.
Malocclusion
Misalignment of teeth when the jaws are closed, affecting bite.
Cusp
The pointed part of the tooth that helps in grinding food.
Triangular ridge
A ridge that descends from the cusp tip toward the center of the occlusal surface.
Crown-to-root ratio
A comparison of the sizes of the crown and root of a tooth.
Periodontium
The supporting structure of the teeth, including gums, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone.
Mamelons
Three rounded protuberances on the incisors formed during development.
Perikymata
Micro-structure of enamel that appears as fine lines on the surface of newly erupted teeth.
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