Question

Explain the structure of teeth

Answer 1

• Enamel: The hard outer layer of the crown. Enamel is the hardest substance in the body yet it can decay if teeth are not cared for properly.  Dentine:Not as hard as enamel, forms the bulk of the tooth and can be sensitive if the protection of the enamel is lost.  Pulp: Soft tissue containing the blood and nerve supply of the tooth. The pulp extends from the crown to the tip of the root where it connects to the nerves and blood supply of the mouth. The pulp enables sensations of tooth sensitivity or pain.  Cementum The layer of bone-like tissue covering the root. It is not as hard as enamel.  

Answer 2

Structure of teeth:

Parts of teeth:-

1. Enamel,
2. Crown,
3. Dentine,
4. Pulp,
5. Gum,
6. Root.

Crown:-

• The part of teeth is at the surface above the gum is called crown.

Enamel:-

• Enamel is the hardest substance in our human body, It is located at the surface area of the crown.

Dentine:-

• Dentine is also the hard and it is soft in the inside part.

Pulp:-

• Inside the dentine there are blood vessels and nerves. This portion is known as pulp.

Gum:-

• This is the soft portion in teeth this holds the teeth.

Root:-

• Root is also a part of teeth and this is inside the gums. This helps the gum to hold the teeth like a root of a plant.