tooth root
Embedded tooth portion
The tooth root is the portion of a tooth embedded in the jawbone, anchoring it in place.
While the crown is visible above the gumline, the root extends into the bone socket and contains the pulp chamber with nerves and blood vessels.
Front teeth typically have a single root; molars have two or three.
A root canal treats infection within this structure.
- canalDug water passage
- pulpSoft wet mass
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
- nerve damageInjured neural tissue
- dentinTooth's main substance
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tooth anatomy - visible vs. hidden
tooth roottooth crown
Prosthetic covering for damaged enamel
crown · dental crown · enamel · cusp · chewing surface
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