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Understanding Tooth Layers: Enamel, Dentin, Pulp

All teeth have three layers - enamel, dentin, and pulp. Enamel is the outermost hard layer but does not regrow if lost. Dentin is softer and lies beneath the enamel. The innermost and softest layer is the pulp, which contains blood vessels and nerves. Protecting the layers from bacteria and damage is important to prevent cavities, sensitivity, and other dental issues.

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Understanding Tooth Layers: Enamel, Dentin, Pulp

All teeth have three layers - enamel, dentin, and pulp. Enamel is the outermost hard layer but does not regrow if lost. Dentin is softer and lies beneath the enamel. The innermost and softest layer is the pulp, which contains blood vessels and nerves. Protecting the layers from bacteria and damage is important to prevent cavities, sensitivity, and other dental issues.

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DENTAL ANATOMY

Composition of crown layers

2019_2020
1st Stage /Group A
PRESENTED BY:
‫نور الهدى صباح سامي‬
SUPERVISED BY:
Dr.Hilal Attaa
INTRODUCTION
All teeth have three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. The enamel
is the outermost layer and is primarily made of calcium
phosphate minerals.
Enamel
is the hardest substance in the human body, but it does not
grow back once it’s lost. Bacteria can form a biofilm called
plaque on the surface of teeth and the carboxylic acids produced
by these bacteria can wear down your enamel, causing dental
caries (cavities) and sensitivity. To prevent plaque from building
up on the enamel and destroying it, remember to brush at least
twice a day with a soft bristled tooth brush, floss every 24 hours
to disrupt bacterial colonies, use fluoridated mouthwash, and
get a dental cleaning every 6 months or as recommended by
your dentist.
Dentin
is the middle layer of the tooth and contains both minerals and
tubules leading to the pulp. Dentin is nine times softer than
enamel. Tooth sensitivity can be caused by anything that exposes
dentin, such as brushing too hard, eating acidic foods that
dissolve enamel, cracking your tooth, or using too much over--
the--counter whitening products that wear down enamel. If you
suffer from tooth sensitivity, call your dentist.
Pulp
is the innermost and softest layer of teeth. It contains living
tissue (blood and nerves) that descends below the gum line along
with dentin. If a cavity reaches the pulp, root canal therapy may
be necessary to remove the infection and save the tooth. If the
tooth can’t be saved, it may need to be extracted.
The biting surface of the tooth is called the crown and is
important for chewing and speech. The crown is coated with
enamel to protect the dentin and pulp from bacteria and stimuli
that may cause sensitivity. The root of the tooth descends below
the gum line, anchoring the tooth in the gums. The surface of the
root is coated in a hard layer of tissue called cementum. On one
side of the root, the cementum is attached to the periodontal
(gum) ligament. On the other side, the cementum is connected to
the dentin. The neck of the tooth is where the crown and root
meet at the gum line.

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