Teeth
The mouth can be examine by cutting down from the corners of the mouth towards the ears. Then, using two hands, grasp the upper and lower jaws and pull apart with considerable force. The lower teeth are found under the tongue, which can be moved to examine the teeth.
- Crown- Exposed part of tooth
- Neck - Portion of tooth connecting root to crown
- Root - Part of the tooth that is anchored in the gums
- Gingiva - a.k.a. the "gums", holds the roots of the teeth in place
- Enamel - the hardest substance in the human body, the external coating of the teeth
- Cementum - calcified substance surrounding root
- Neck - Portion of tooth connecting root to crown
- Root - Part of the tooth that is anchored in the gums
- Gingiva - a.k.a. the "gums", holds the roots of the teeth in place
- Enamel - the hardest substance in the human body, the external coating of the teeth
- Cementum - calcified substance surrounding root