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Human tooth - Wikipedia
Teeth are made of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness. Humans, like most other mammals, are diphyodont, meaning that they develop two sets of teeth. The first set, deciduous teeth, also called "primary teeth", "baby teeth", or "milk teeth", normally eventually contains 20 teeth.
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Tooth | Definition, Anatomy, & Facts | Britannica
Tooth, any of the hard, resistant structures occurring on the jaws and in or around the mouth and pharynx areas of vertebrates. Teeth are used for catching and masticating food, for defense, and for other specialized purposes.
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Child and Adult Dentition (Teeth) - Structure - TeachMeAnatomy
It becomes visible if a tooth is extruded from the alveolar socket during a traumatic dental injury, and when periodontal disease (disease of the tooth supporting tissues) causes root exposure; a person becomes “long in the tooth”. A layer of dentine lies beneath the enamel and cementum, throughout the crown and root.
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Teeth: Anatomy, Types, Function & Care - Cleveland Clinic
There are four types of permanent teeth in humans: Incisors. Canines. Premolars. Molars. Your incisors are the most visible teeth in your mouth. Most people have four incisors on the upper jaw and four on the lower. These include your front two teeth and the teeth on either side of them.
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How Many Teeth Do Humans Have? Tooth Anatomy and Functions
Human teeth serve multiple functions, including biting, chewing, and aiding in speech. There are four main types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. Variations in the number of teeth result from genetics, dental procedures, accidents, or certain conditions.
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Complete Guide to Tooth Anatomy: Learn Parts, Names & Diagram
Learn the tooth anatomy with our comprehensive guide. Explore the names, parts & diagrams to deepen your understanding of dental health.
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Tooth anatomy: Structure, parts, types and functions | Kenhub
This article covers the anatomy of the tooth, including structure, parts, types, functions, and clinical aspects. Learn more about this topic at Kenhub!
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healthline.com
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Tooth Anatomy: Diagram, Structure and Function, Related Condition
We’ll go over the anatomy of a tooth and the function of each part. We’ll also go over some common conditions that can affect your teeth, and we’ll list common symptoms to watch for.
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deltadental.com
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Teeth anatomy guide: types, function, parts & more
What are teeth made of? Each tooth includes the following four main layers of hard and soft tissue: Dentin: Most of your tooth is made up of this slightly yellow tissue, which is the layer beneath your enamel. Enamel: A hard, thin coating that makes up the visible outer layer of a tooth.
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Tooth | MouthHealthy - Oral Health Information from the ADA
The four main dental tissues of a tooth are enamel, dentin, cementum and pulp.