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Odontology Vocabulary

Odontology Vocabulary. cementum - bonelike covering of the portion of the tooth that extends into the bone (the root); attaches the tooth to the periodontal ligament, a connective tissue that anchors the tooth to the bone

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Odontology Vocabulary

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  1. Odontology Vocabulary

  2. cementum- bonelike covering of the portion of the tooth that extends into the bone (the root); attaches the tooth to the periodontal ligament, a connective tissue that anchors the tooth to the bone • crown - the portion of the tooth that is covered in enamel and is situated above the gum • dentin - hardened connective tissue that makes up the majority of a tooth; surrounds the pulp cavity and is covered by enamel in the crown and by cementum in the root • dentition pattern - the pattern made by a particular set of teeth • enamel - the outer covering of the crown of a tooth, made up of calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate • neck - area between the root and the crown of the tooth; also known as the cementoenamel junction (where the enamel and cementum meet) • odontology- the study of the anatomy and growth of teeth and diseases associated with the teeth and gums • pulp - softer connective tissue that composes the innermost portion of the tooth; contains nerves and blood vessels • root - the portion of the tooth that extends into the tooth socket and is covered with cementum

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