Anatomical Landmarks of Teeth
All teeth have a crown and a root. Some of the major anatomical features of anterior and posterior teeth are illustrated below. A more detailed description of the anatomical features of each tooth in the secondary and primary dentitions will follow in subsequent chapters.
Key Anatomical Landmarks
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anatomical crown |
mamelon |
fossa |
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anatomical root |
cingulum |
pit |
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enamel |
marginal ridge |
furcation |
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dentin |
lingual fossa |
cusp |
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cementum |
cusp tip |
cusp ridge |
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cervical line |
triangular ridge |
developmental groove |
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apex |
apical foramen |
incisal ridge |
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incisal edge |
supplemental groove |
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