Tooth anatomy
Dental anatomy or anatomy of teeth is a field of anatomy dedicated to the study of human tooth structures. The development, appearance, and classification of teeth fall within its purvue.
Tooth anatomy
Reviewed last on: 8/8/2007
Michael Kapner, D.D.S., General and Cosmetic Dentistry, New Rochelle, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Tooth anatomy explained
A tooth is mainly made of a hard material called dentine. Enamel is the surface layer that protects the visible part of the tooth (crown). The part of the tooth that sits beneath the gumline is called the root.
Tooth anatomy
Tooth decay - early childhood
Tooth decay (Dental cavities)
Tooth discoloration (Tooth - abnormal colors)
Tooth formation - delayed or absent
Tooth infection (Tooth abscess)
Tooth pain and heart attacks (Jaw pain and heart attacks) ...
Tooth anatomy
Alternative Names
Caries; Tooth decay; Cavities - tooth
Causes, incidence, and risk factors ...
Tooth anatomy
Definition
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a tooth development disorder in which the teeth are covered with thin, abnormally formed enamel.
 See also: Anatomy, Dental, Emergency, Emergencies, Cancer
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