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Amirhossein Vaezi
▪ Enamel – the hard tissue that covers the
crown portion of the tooth (hardest
substance in the body).
▪ Cementum – the substance covering
the root surface of the tooth.
▪ Dentin – the material forming the main
inner portion of the tooth structure.
Tissues of the ▪ Pulp – the vital tissues of the tooth
Tooth consisting of nerves, blood vessels, and
connective tissue.
▪ Pulp chamber – open area in center of
tooth, found in the crown area; place for
the pulpal tissues.
▪ Pulp canal – small canal or trench area in
the center of the root, containing the
pulpal vessels.
▪ Crown – top portion of the tooth
covered by enamel.
▪ Clinical crown - portion of the tooth that
is visible in the mouth.
▪ Anatomical crown – the total portion of
the crown that is covered by the emanel.