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The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.
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The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...

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Pulp polyp associated with a natal tooth: case report.

Rodney J Vergotine1, Brian Hodgson, Lance Lambert

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The University of Illinois at Chicago, USA. rodney@uic.edu

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Natal teeth, present at birth, are often removed due to mobility. This case highlights a rare instance where a pediatrician

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  • Dentistry
  • Pediatrics
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Natal teeth are rare, often extracted due to aspiration risks.
  • Early extraction is common for mobile natal teeth.

Observation:

  • A pediatrician extracted a natal tooth using fingers.
  • A remaining root fragment was noted post-extraction.

Findings:

  • A large pulp polyp developed from the retained root fragment.
  • This is the first reported case of pulp polyp formation from a natal tooth root fragment.

Implications:

  • Highlights potential complications of manual natal tooth extraction.
  • Suggests careful management of retained root fragments is crucial.
  • Underscores the importance of complete extraction and follow-up for natal teeth.