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Histology Terms
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01/22/2013

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Ridge
Definition
Any liner elevation on the surface of the tooth.
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Apical Foreman
Definition
Opening at tip of root; allows passage of blood vessels and nerves.
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Apex
Definition
Tip of root.
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Root
Definition
Two thirds height of tooth; embedded in bone.
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Crown
Definition
One third of height of tooth. Visible third of tooth covered with enamel.
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Tissue
Definition
Mass of specialized cells, similar in structure and function.
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Cervical
Definition
refers to junction between crown and root.
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Pulp
Definition
the living portion of tooth.
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pulp chamber
Definition
hallow portion of tooth that houses pulp.
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Trauma
Definition
chemical or mechanical injury.
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vital
Definition
alive; pertaining to live.
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enamel
Definition
hardest calcified structure in body; covers crown.
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cememtum
Definition
thin bone-like covering on root of tooth.
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dentin
Definition
bulk of tooth covered by enamel.
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odontoblasts
Definition
cells that form dentin ; produced by pulp.
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periodontium
Definition
supporting structures of teeth; gingiva, alveolar process, periodontal membrane.
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degeneration
Definition
normal aging process of pulp
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cementoblasts
Definition
cells that form cementum; produced by periodontal membrane.
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interproximal
Definition
word meaning inbetween the teeth
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contact point
Definition
where proximal surfaces touch
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bifurcated
Definition
having two roots, mandibular molar
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trifurcated
Definition
having three roots, maxillary molar
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cingulum
Definition
the bulk of enamel on the cervical portion at the lingual of anteriors.
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groove
Definition
a linier channel or sulcus on surface of a tooth.
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sulcus
Definition
a v shaped linier depression between tooth and free gingiva or on occlusal surface.
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