Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Tooth Anatomy

Tooth Anatomy

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.

Teeth

Teeth

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...

Oral Cavity

Oral Cavity

The oral cavity, or the mouth, is a complex structure in humans that plays a vital role in our day-to-day lives. Its role is not only in chewing and swallowing food; it also plays a role in speech and facial expressions.
Teeth: The teeth are the hardest structures in our bodies. Humans have two sets of teeth throughout their lifetime: deciduous (baby) teeth and permanent teeth. Each tooth consists of several parts: the crown (visible part), the root (embedded in the jaw), enamel (hard outer...

Assessment of the Mouth

Assessment of the Mouth

A thorough mouth assessment, including inspection and palpation of the lips, gums, tongue, tonsils, uvula, and pharynx, is crucial in detecting potential health issues. Diseases ranging from oral cancer to systemic conditions like diabetes could be identified early through careful oral examination. This article provides a detailed guide on conducting a comprehensive mouth assessment.
Mouth Inspection
The inspection begins with visually examining the mouth for symmetry, color, and size.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Osteosarcoma of Mandible - A Case Report.

Indian journal of surgical oncology·2024

Same author

Herniation of Parotid Gland into Masseter Muscle: A Rare Case Report.

Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India·2023

Same author

A new design of multimedia big data retrieval enabled by deep feature learning and Adaptive Semantic Similarity Function.

Multimedia systems·2022

Same author

Expression of Salivary miRNA 21 in Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF): An Observational Study.

MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)·2020

Same author

Assessment of epithelial-mesenchymal transition signatures in oral submucous fibrosis.

Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP·2019

Same author

Habit History in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: Have We Over Emphasized?

Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP·2019

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

Complex odontoma.

A Preetha¹, Bharati S Balikai, D Sujatha

¹Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Oxford Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, India.

General Dentistry

|May 19, 2010

Summary

Odontomas, benign jaw tumors of dental origin, can grow large and become infected. This case highlights a significant complex odontoma causing mandibular expansion.

Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Odontogenic tumors
Dental anomalies

Background:

Odontomas are benign hamartomatous malformations of dental tissues.
They are classified as compound or complex based on differentiation.
Etiology remains largely unknown, with various theories proposed.

Observation:

A large, infected complex odontoma was identified.
The lesion was located in the residual mandibular ridge.
Significant mandibular expansion was noted as a consequence.

Findings:

The complex odontoma demonstrated extensive growth within the mandible.
Infection complicated the presentation of the odontoma.
The lesion caused notable expansion and distortion of the mandibular bone.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

Implications:

This case underscores the potential for odontomas to cause significant local pathology.
Infection can be a serious complication of large odontomas.
Management requires careful consideration of lesion size, location, and complications.