Dental anatomy terms

anatomic crown

the area above the CMJ (cementoenamel junction)

clinical crown

any part of the tooth visible in the mouth. crown lengthening procedures increse this.

coronal

towards the crown

anatomical root

the part of the tooth covered by cementum below the CEJ

clinical root

part of the root that is covered by the gingiva that you cant see

apex

end of the root

periapex

around the end of the tooth

foramen

opening at the apex where nerves and blood vessles enter

apical

towards the end of the tooth

furcation

area of a mutiroot tooth where roots divide

root trunk

protion of the tooth from the CEJ to the furcation

periodontium

means around the tooth and includes the cementum, alveolar bone, gingiva, and

periodontal fibers that surround the tooth

incisor function

bite and cut food

canines (cuspids) function

pierce or tear food

premolars(bicuspids) function

assist molars in grinding food and assist cainines to pierce and tear food

molars function

grind food