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Tooth Structure

The document defines and describes different types of teeth including canines, incisors, premolars and molars. It provides details on the number, location and characteristics of each type of tooth in the adult mouth. It also defines and describes various tooth structures and components such as cementum, crown, dentin, enamel, gums, nerves, periodontal membrane and pulp.

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Tooth Structure

The document defines and describes different types of teeth including canines, incisors, premolars and molars. It provides details on the number, location and characteristics of each type of tooth in the adult mouth. It also defines and describes various tooth structures and components such as cementum, crown, dentin, enamel, gums, nerves, periodontal membrane and pulp.

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Canine (also called cuspid) - the pointy tooth located between the incisors and the premolars.

A canine
tooth has 1 root. Adults have 4 canine teeth (2 in the top jaw and 2 in the bottom jaw). Canine means, "of
or like a dog."

incisors - the front teeth, used for cutting food.


An incisor has 1 root. Adults have 8 incisors (4 in
the top jaw and 4 in the bottom jaw).

premolars (also called bicuspids) - the teeth


located between the canine and the molars. A
premolar tooth has 1 root. Bicuspids have two
points (cusps) at the top. Adults have 8
premolars (4 in the top jaw and 4 in the bottom
jaw).

molars - the relatively flat teeth located towards


the back of the mouth, used for grinding food.
Molars in the top jaw have 3 roots; molars in the
lower jaw have 2 roots. Adults have 12 molars (6
in the top jaw and 6 in the bottom jaw).

Tooth Glossary:

cementum - a layer of tough, yellowish, bone-


like tissue that covers the root of a tooth. It
helps hold the tooth in the socket. The
cementum contains the periodontal membrane.

crown - the visible part of a tooth.

dentin - the hard but porous tissue located under both the enamel and cementum of the tooth. Dentin is
harder than bone.
enamel - the tough, shiny, white
outer surface of the tooth.

gums - the soft tissue that


surrounds the base of the teeth.

nerves - nerves transmit signals


(conveying messages like hot, cold,
or pain) to and from the brain.

periodontal membrane/ligament
- the fleshy tissue between tooth and
the tooth socket; it holds the tooth in
place. The fibers of the periodontal
membrane are embedded within the
cementum.

pulp - the soft center of the tooth.


The pulp contains blood vessels and
nerves; it nourishes the dentin.

root - the anchor of a tooth that


extends into the jawbone. The
number of roots ranges from one to
four.
FDI World Dental Federation Two-Digit Notation (international)

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