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Enamel. The dental enamel makes
for the white outer surface of the tooth.
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Mostly consisting of calcium
phosphate, the dental enamel is the hardest and most durable mineralised tissue
in the human body.
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Dentin. The dentin is a softer
dental layer that underlies that dental enamel.
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Dental Pulp. The dental pulp
sits underneath the dental enamel and dentin. Consisting of soft tissues, blood
vessels, and nerves, the dental pulp is the sensory component of the tooth.
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Cementum. The cementum is a
layer of specialised calcified substance that acts as a covering of the tooth
root. The cementum is part of the periodontium that keeps the tooth root tooth
firmly planted into the gums and jawbone.
·
Periodontal Ligament. The
periodontal ligament is a group of fibrous tissues that attaches the tooth into
the alveolar bone proper.
~Common dental terms that you may need to
know 2018 - By Dr Rohit Nayar ( Nayar Dental Care Center NOida )
Cuspid- Your teeth that come to a point
(right next to your front teeth) are called
cuspids- Sometimes they are called canines
as well. Teeth that come to two points are called bicuspids.
Molar- Your back teeth behind your
bicuspids.
Crown- The part of your tooth above the
gum. (The visible part of your tooth.)
Root- The part of your tooth in your gums.
Enamel- The hard surface of your teeth that
protects the root of your tooth.
Gingivae- Another name for your gums.
Pulp- the soft inner structure of your
tooth housing nerves and blood vessels.
Antiseptic- A chemical that can be applied
to your mouth to destroy germs.
Aspirator- A straw like vacuum the dentist
uses to suck all the saliva from your mouth
Caries- Another name for a cavity.
Fluoride- A chemical that hardens your
teeth and prevents tooth decay.
Labial and Lingual: Anything having to do
with your lips or tongue respectively.
Mandible- Your lower jaw
Tartar- Bacteria on your teeth than can
lead to periodontal disease.
Plaque- A sticky film that can form on the
surface of your teeth that can turn into tartar.
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