ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the outer layer of the crown called?
A
Dentin
B
Enamel
C
Gingiva
D
Pulp
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The enamel is the visible, outer layer of the tooth. It’s also EXTREMELY hard – in fact, it’s the hardest substance in the human body – capable of withstanding the powerful forces of biting and chewing every day. Enamel is composed primarily of calcium phosphate minerals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The crown is the part of the tooth that you can see above the gums. The root is the part of the tooth that is below the gums. The top layer of the crown is enamel. Below the enamel is dentin, which surrounds the pulp.

Detailed explanation-3: -The crown is the surface of the tooth that lies above the gumline, and it contains three different dental layers: enamel, dentin and pulp. Each layer serves a distinct purpose within the tooth structure.

Detailed explanation-4: –Cementum is the hard outer tissue layer covering the root and attaching the surrounding gum tissue to the root of the tooth.-Pulp is the center part of the tooth that consists of blood vessels and nerves that enters the tooth from a hole at the bottom of the root.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Three Layers of the Dental Crown The crown is the surface of the tooth that lies just above the gum line, and it consists of three different layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp chamber.

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