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01:21Tooth 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.
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.
01:15Teeth
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...
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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The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model
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Unilateral single-rooted primary mandibular first molar.
Purva Chaudhari1, Rachappa Mallikarjuna, Milan Swadas
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, VSPM Dental College and Research Center, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|July 30, 2013
Summary
A child
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Anatomy
Background:
- Dental caries is a common childhood disease.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for maintaining oral health in children.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old boy presented with pain and food impaction in the lower left posterior jaw.
- Clinical examination revealed deep caries and food impaction in a deciduous molar.
- Radiographic evaluation indicated unusual root morphology in the affected mandibular molar.
Findings:
- The mandibular left first deciduous molar exhibited a single root with a Vertucci class I canal system.
- The tooth underwent pulpectomy and was restored with a stainless steel crown.
- Other carious teeth were managed with appropriate restorative and endodontic procedures.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough radiographic examination in pediatric dental patients.
- Unusual root anatomy can present challenges in endodontic treatment of deciduous teeth.
- Appropriate management, including pulpectomy and stainless steel crowns, can successfully treat carious deciduous molars with complex anatomy.