Tooth anatomy video

How is a tooth structured?
The tooth has two anatomical parts, the crown and the root.
The crown is the top part that is exposed and visible above the gum (gingiva).
It is covered with enamel, which protects the underlying dentine.
The root of a tooth descends below the gum line anchoring the tooth in the mouth..
What is the anatomy of each tooth?
An OPG is a panoramic or wide view x-ray of the lower face, which displays all the teeth of the upper and lower jaw on a single film.
It demonstrates the number, position and growth of all the teeth including those that have not yet surfaced or erupted..

What is the outer layer of a tooth called?

Underneath this tough exterior lies a second softer layer, that is slightly darker in colour and is known as the dentin

This is the capsule that separates the hard outer tissue from the soft and fragile pulp cavity which is the most inner layer of the tooth and contains the blood vessels and nerves of the tooth

Tooth anatomy video

How is a tooth structured?

What is the anatomy of each tooth?

What is the outer layer of a tooth called?