HEAD NECK
ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE
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covered with enamel
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covered with cementum
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visible in the mouth
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visible on a radiograph
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Detailed explanation-1: -Clinical crown: The visible region of your teeth not covered by your gums, including your visible enamel-covered anatomic crowns and visible root. Anatomic crown: The top portion of your teeth is covered in enamel, including parts covered by your gums.
Detailed explanation-2: -The clinical crown is the tooth structure that can be seen when looking into your mouth, while the anatomic portion also includes tooth surface hidden by the gumline.
Detailed explanation-3: -Enamel: In a typical healthy patient, the only tooth layer that is visible is the enamel. This hard substance covers the portion of the crown that extends above the gum line. Enamel consists primarily of calcium phosphate, which is incredibly strong and resilient.
Detailed explanation-4: -Crown. The crown of a tooth is the portion of the tooth that’s visible.