Dental anatomy is defined here as, but is not limited to, the study of the development, morphology, function, and identity of each of the teeth in the human dentitions, as well as the way in which the teeth relate in shape, form, structure, color, and function to the other teeth in the same dental arch and to the teeth Jan 9, 2015.
Dental anatomy is a field of anatomy dedicated to the study of human tooth structures.
The development, appearance, and classification of teeth fall within its purview. (The function of teeth as they contact one another falls elsewhere, under dental occlusion.).
The human dentition is composed of two sets of teeth – primary and permanent.
Teeth are organised into two opposing arches – maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower).
These can be divided down the midline (mid-sagittal plane) into left and right halves..
The teeth are multifunctional appendages that essential in basic human functions, like eating and speech
Teeth are composed of multiple unique tissues with varying density and hardness that allows them to tolerate the significant forces and wear of mastication
They are attached to the maxilla (upper jaw) and the mandible (lower jaw) of the mouth
Each tooth has a crown and a root. The canines have the largest and strongest roots. An inner pulp contains blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves, surrounded by the hard but porous dentin, which is sensitive to touch and to temperature changes. A very hard enamel coating covers the crown.
The teeth have two major parts, the crown andthe root. When looking at a cross section of the tooth the four main tissues that make up the toothare the enamel, the dentin, the cementum and the pulp. All of these parts play important roles in theproper functioning of the dentition.Tooth Anatomy: Every tooth consists of three parts: the crown, neck, and root. Also, every tooth made of several layers: the enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp.