Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology

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a b c d e

Upper teeth^

Incisors

a b c Canine

d (^) Molars
e
f (^)
g Molars (^)
j i h
Canine^
(^) Incisors
Lower teeth
(^)
(A) j i h g^ f^
Enamel
Dentin^
Pulp cavity^
(contains pulp)
Gum (gingiva)
Periodontal membrane^
Root canal
Bone of jaw
Cementum
Nerve^
(C) Blood supply
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(B)

Upper teeth

a b c

(^) d
e^
f
g
h
i^
j
k^
l^
m
p^ o n^
Lower teeth
a b c d e f g h
Incisors
Canine^
Premolars
Molars
Molars
Premolars^
Canine
Incisors
p o n m l k j i
Crown
Neck or cervix
Root
Apical foramen
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Figure 16- 6 (A) Deciduous teeth. (B) Permanent teeth. (C) The anatomy of a typical
tooth.