Dentition

Human Physiology

Lesson 18 : Dentition

Dentition

Teeth are made of modified connective tissue covered with hard substances. Teeth are fixed into jaw bones and reinforced with gum around them. Typical tooth is divided into three parts: root (embedded in gums), neck and crown exposed hard part protruding into mouth

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