Dental Anatomy

Dental Anatomy Category: Foundational Science

Dental Anatomy is the field of study dedicated to the morphology, composition, and physical structure of the human teeth. A standard tooth is divided into the crown (the visible portion above the gumline) and the root (the portion anchored in the alveolar bone). The tooth's integrity is maintained by four main tissues: the enamel, which is the hardest substance in the human body; the dentin, which forms the bulk of the tooth; the cementum, covering the root; and the dental pulp, the living center containing nerves and blood vessels. Understanding these structures is the first step for both clinical practitioners and patients in identifying dental pathologies.