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DENTAL ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY
Physiology, Etiology, Epidemiology,
Diagnosis, and Treatment
Reviewed by:
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
After viewing this lecture, attendees should be able to:
• Identify the major structures of the dental anatomy
• Discuss the primary characteristics of enamel, dentin, cementum,
and dental pulp
• Describe the biologic functions that take place within the oral
cavity
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
•Primary (deciduous)
•Secondary (permanent)
Definition (teeth): There are two definitions
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
A tooth is made up of three elements:
•Water
•Organic materials
•Inorganic materials
Elements
Primary (deciduous)
• Consist of 20 teeth
• Begin to form during the first
trimester of pregnancy
• Typically begin erupting
around 6 months
• Most children have a complete
primary dentition by 3 years
of age
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dentition (teeth): There are two dentitions
1. Oral Health for Children: Patient Education Insert. Compend Cont Educ Dent.
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Secondary (permanent)
• Consist of 32 teeth in most
cases
• Begin to erupt around 6 years
of age
• Most permanent teeth have
erupted by age 12
• Third molars (wisdom teeth)
are the exception; often do not
appear until late teens or
early 20s
Dentition (teeth): There are two dentitions
Mandible
Maxilla Incisors
Canine (Cuspid)
Premolars
Molars
Classification of Teeth:
• Incisors (central and lateral)
• Canines (cuspids)
• Premolars (bicuspids)
• Molars
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Identifying Teeth
Incisor Canine Premolar Molar
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Identifying Teeth2
Incisor Canine Premolar Molar
• Incisors function as cutting or shearing
instruments for food.
• Canines possess the longest roots of all teeth and
are located at the corners of the dental arch.
• Premolars act like the canines in the tearing of
food and are similar to molars in the grinding of
food.
• Molars are located nearest the
temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which serves as
the fulcrum during function.
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
• Apical
• Labial
• Lingual
• Distal
• Mesial
• Incisal
Teeth: Identification
Tooth Surfaces
Labial
Apical
Lingual
Distal
Apical
Mesial
Incisal Incisal
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
• Apical: Pertaining to the apex or
root of the tooth
• Labial: Pertaining to the lip;
describes the front surface of
anterior teeth
• Lingual: Pertaining to the tongue;
describes the back (interior)
surface of all teeth
• Distal: The surface of the tooth
that is away from the median line
• Mesial: The surface of the tooth
that is toward the median line
Labial
Apical
Lingual
Distal
Apical
Mesial
Enamel
Alveolar Bone
Pulp
Chamber
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• Enamel (hard tissue)
• Dentin (hard tissue)
• Odontoblast Layer
• Pulp Chamber (soft tissue)
• Gingiva (soft tissue)
• Periodontal Ligament (soft tissue)
• Cementum (hard tissue)
• Alveolar Bone (hard tissue)
• Pulp Canals
• Apical Foramen
The Dental Tissues: Dentin
Odontoblast Layer Gingiva
Periodontal Ligament
Cementum
Pulp Canals
Apical Foramen
• Anatomic Crown
• Anatomic Root
• Pulp Chamber
The 3 parts of a tooth:
Anatomic Crown
Anatomic Root
Pulp
Chamber
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomic Crown
Anatomic Root
Pulp
Chamber
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• The anatomic crown is the
portion of the tooth covered by
enamel.
• The anatomic root is the lower
two thirds of a tooth.
• The pulp chamber houses the
dental pulp, an organ of
myelinated and unmyelinated
nerves, arteries, veins, lymph
channels, connective tissue cells,
and various other cells.
• Enamel
• Dentin
• Cementum
• Dental Pulp
The 4 main dental tissues:
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Enamel
Dentin
Cementum
Dental Pulp
• Structure
• Highly calcified and hardest tissue
in the body
• Crystalline in nature
• Enamel rods
• Insensitive—no nerves
• Acid-soluble—will demineralize at a
pH of 5.5 and lower
• Cannot be renewed
• Darkens with age as enamel is lost
• Fluoride and saliva can help with
remineralization
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dental Tissues—Enamel2
Dental Tissues—Enamel2
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• Enamel can be lost by:3,4
– Physical mechanism
• Abrasion (mechanical wear)
• Attrition (tooth-to-tooth contact)
• Abfraction (lesions)
– Chemical dissolution
• Erosion by extrinsic acids (from diet)
• Erosion by intrinsic acids (from the oral
cavity/digestive tract)
• Multifactorial etiology
–Combination of physical and chemical
factors
• Softer than enamel
• Susceptible to tooth wear
(physical or chemical)
• Does not have a nerve supply but
can be sensitive
• Is produced throughout life
• Three classifications
• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary
• Will demineralize at a pH of 6.5
and lower
Dental Tissues—Dentin2
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Three classifications:
• Primary dentin forms the initial shape of the tooth.
• Secondary dentin is deposited after the formation of the primary dentin on all internal
aspects of the pulp cavity.
• Tertiary dentin, or “reparative dentin” is formed by replacement odontoblasts in
response to moderate-level irritants such as attrition, abrasion, erosion, trauma,
moderate-rate dental caries, and some operative procedures.
Dental Tissues—Dentin2
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dentin
Pulp
Tubule
Fluid Nerve Fibers
Odontoblast
Cell
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)2
• Dentinal tubules connect the dentin and the
pulp (innermost part of the tooth,
circumscribed by the dentin and lined with a
layer of odontoblast cells)
• The tubules run parallel to each other in an S-
shape course
• Tubules contain fluid and nerve fibers
• External stimuli cause movement of the
dentinal fluid, a hydrodynamic movement,
which can result in short, sharp pain episodes
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
• Presence of tubules renders dentin
permeable to fluoride
• Number of tubules per unit area varies
depending on the location because of
the decreasing area of the dentin
surfaces in the pulpal direction
Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)2
Association between erosion and
dentin hypersensitivity3
• Open/patent tubules
– Greater in number
– Larger in diameter
• Removal of smear layer
• Erosion/tooth wear
Enamel
Exposed
Dentin
Receding
Gingiva
Tubules
Odontoblast
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)2
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• Thin layer of mineralized tissue
covering the dentin
• Softer than enamel and dentin
• Anchors the tooth to the alveolar
bone along with the periodontal
ligament
• Not sensitive
Dental Tissue—Cementum2
• Innermost part of the tooth
• A soft tissue rich with blood vessels
and nerves
• Responsible for nourishing the tooth
• The pulp in the crown of the tooth is
known as the coronal pulp
• Pulp canals traverse the root of the
tooth
• Typically sensitive to extreme
thermal stimulation (hot or cold)
Dental Tissue—Dental Pulp2
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• Pulpitis is inflammation or infection of the dental pulp, causing extreme sensitivity
and/or pain.
• Pain is derived as a result of the hydrodynamic stimuli activating mechanoreceptors in
the nerve fibers of the superficial pulp (A-beta, A-delta, C-fibers).
• Hydrodynamic stimuli include: thermal (hot and cold); tactile; evaporative; and osmotic
• These stimuli generate inward or outward movement of the fluid in the tubules and
activate the nerve fibers.
• A-beta and A-delta fibers are responsible for sharp pain of short duration
• C-fibers are responsible for dull, throbbing pain of long duration
• Pulpitis may be reversible (treated with restorative procedures) or irreversible
(necessitating root canal).
• Untreated pulpitis can lead to pulpal necrosis necessitating root canal or extraction.
Dental Tissue—Dental Pulp2,5
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
• Gingiva
• Alveolar Bone
• Periodontal Ligament
• Cementum
Periodontal Tissues6
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Gingiva
Alveolar bone
Cementum
Periodontal Ligament
• Gingiva: The part of the oral mucosa
overlying the crowns of unerupted teeth
and encircling the necks of erupted teeth,
serving as support structure for
subadjacent tissues.
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Gingiva
• Alveolar Bone: Also called the “alveolar
process”; the thickened ridge of bone
containing the tooth sockets in the
mandible and maxilla.
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Alveolar bone
• Periodontal Ligament: Connects the
cementum of the tooth root to the alveolar
bone of the socket.
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Periodontal Ligament
• Cementum: Bonelike, rigid connective
tissue covering the root of a tooth from the
cementoenamel junction to the apex and
lining the apex of the root canal. It also
serves as an attachment structure for the
periodontal ligament, thus assisting in
tooth support.
Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Cementum
• Plaque
• Saliva
• pH Values
• Demineralization
• Remineralization
Oral Cavity/Environment7,8
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Plaque:7,8
• is a biofilm
• contains more than 600 different
identified species of bacteria
• there is harmless and harmful
plaque
• salivary pellicle allows the bacteria
to adhere to the tooth surface,
which begins the formation of
plaque
Oral Cavity
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Saliva:7,8
• complex mixture of fluids
• performs protective functions:
– lubrication—aids swallowing
– mastication
– key role in remineralization
of enamel and dentin
– buffering
Oral Cavity
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
pH values:7,8
• measure of acidity or alkalinity of
a solution
• measured on a scale of 1-14
• pH of 7 indicated that the
solution is neutral
• pH of the mouth is close to
neutral until other factors are
introduced
• pH is a factor in demineralization
and remineralization
Oral Cavity
3. Strassler HE, Drisko CL, Alexander DC.
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Demineralization:7,8
• mineral salts dissolve into the
surrounding salivary fluid:
– enamel at approximate pH of 5.5
or lower
– dentin at approximate pH of 6.5
or lower
• erosion or caries can occur
Oral Cavity
Dental Anatomy
and Physiology
Remineralization:7,8
• pH comes back to neutral (7)
• saliva-rich calcium and
phosphates
• minerals penetrate the damaged
enamel surface and repair it:
– enamel pH is above 5.5
– dentin pH is above 6.5
Oral Cavity
Dental Anatomy & Physiology—References
References
 
1. Oral Health for Children: Patient Education Insert. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2005;26(5 Suppl 1):Insert.
2. Sturdevant JR, Lundeen TF, Sluder TB Jr. Clinical significance of dental anatomy, histology, physiology, and occlusion. In:
Robertson TM, Heymann HO, Swift EJ Jr, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. 4th ed. Mosby: St. Louis, MO;
2002:13-61.
3. Strassler HE, Drisko CL, Alexander DC. Dentin hypersensitivity: its inter-relationship to gingival recession and acid erosion.
Inside Dentistry. 2008;29(5 Special Issue):3-4.
4. Imfeld T. Dental erosion. Definition, classification and links. Eur J Oral Sci. 1996;104(2 (Pt 2)):151-155.
5. Dentin hypersensitivity: current state of the art and science. In: Pashley DH, Tay FR, Haywood VB, et al. Dentin
Hypersensitivity: Consensus-Based Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity. Inside
Dentistry. 2008;4(9 Special Issue):8-18.
6. Dorland’s Medical Dictionary. 29th
Ed. Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Company; 2000.
7. Robertson TM, Lundeen TF. Cariology: the lesion, etiology, prevention, and control. In: Robertson TM, Heymann HO, Swift EJ
Jr, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. 4th ed. Mosby: St. Louis, MO; 2002:63-132.
8. Tooth Erosion in Children—US Perspective. Inside Dentistry. 2009;5(3 Suppl):8.
Dental Anatomy and Physiology
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Dental anatomy educational teaching resource

  • 1. DENTAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Physiology, Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Reviewed by:
  • 2. Dental Anatomy and Physiology After viewing this lecture, attendees should be able to: • Identify the major structures of the dental anatomy • Discuss the primary characteristics of enamel, dentin, cementum, and dental pulp • Describe the biologic functions that take place within the oral cavity
  • 3. Dental Anatomy and Physiology •Primary (deciduous) •Secondary (permanent) Definition (teeth): There are two definitions
  • 4. Dental Anatomy and Physiology A tooth is made up of three elements: •Water •Organic materials •Inorganic materials Elements
  • 5. Primary (deciduous) • Consist of 20 teeth • Begin to form during the first trimester of pregnancy • Typically begin erupting around 6 months • Most children have a complete primary dentition by 3 years of age Dental Anatomy and Physiology Dentition (teeth): There are two dentitions 1. Oral Health for Children: Patient Education Insert. Compend Cont Educ Dent.
  • 6. Dental Anatomy and Physiology Secondary (permanent) • Consist of 32 teeth in most cases • Begin to erupt around 6 years of age • Most permanent teeth have erupted by age 12 • Third molars (wisdom teeth) are the exception; often do not appear until late teens or early 20s Dentition (teeth): There are two dentitions Mandible Maxilla Incisors Canine (Cuspid) Premolars Molars
  • 7. Classification of Teeth: • Incisors (central and lateral) • Canines (cuspids) • Premolars (bicuspids) • Molars Dental Anatomy and Physiology Identifying Teeth Incisor Canine Premolar Molar
  • 8. Dental Anatomy and Physiology Identifying Teeth2 Incisor Canine Premolar Molar • Incisors function as cutting or shearing instruments for food. • Canines possess the longest roots of all teeth and are located at the corners of the dental arch. • Premolars act like the canines in the tearing of food and are similar to molars in the grinding of food. • Molars are located nearest the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which serves as the fulcrum during function.
  • 9. Dental Anatomy and Physiology • Apical • Labial • Lingual • Distal • Mesial • Incisal Teeth: Identification Tooth Surfaces Labial Apical Lingual Distal Apical Mesial Incisal Incisal
  • 10. Dental Anatomy and Physiology • Apical: Pertaining to the apex or root of the tooth • Labial: Pertaining to the lip; describes the front surface of anterior teeth • Lingual: Pertaining to the tongue; describes the back (interior) surface of all teeth • Distal: The surface of the tooth that is away from the median line • Mesial: The surface of the tooth that is toward the median line Labial Apical Lingual Distal Apical Mesial
  • 11. Enamel Alveolar Bone Pulp Chamber Dental Anatomy and Physiology • Enamel (hard tissue) • Dentin (hard tissue) • Odontoblast Layer • Pulp Chamber (soft tissue) • Gingiva (soft tissue) • Periodontal Ligament (soft tissue) • Cementum (hard tissue) • Alveolar Bone (hard tissue) • Pulp Canals • Apical Foramen The Dental Tissues: Dentin Odontoblast Layer Gingiva Periodontal Ligament Cementum Pulp Canals Apical Foramen
  • 12. • Anatomic Crown • Anatomic Root • Pulp Chamber The 3 parts of a tooth: Anatomic Crown Anatomic Root Pulp Chamber Dental Anatomy and Physiology
  • 13. Anatomic Crown Anatomic Root Pulp Chamber Dental Anatomy and Physiology • The anatomic crown is the portion of the tooth covered by enamel. • The anatomic root is the lower two thirds of a tooth. • The pulp chamber houses the dental pulp, an organ of myelinated and unmyelinated nerves, arteries, veins, lymph channels, connective tissue cells, and various other cells.
  • 14. • Enamel • Dentin • Cementum • Dental Pulp The 4 main dental tissues: Dental Anatomy and Physiology Enamel Dentin Cementum Dental Pulp
  • 15. • Structure • Highly calcified and hardest tissue in the body • Crystalline in nature • Enamel rods • Insensitive—no nerves • Acid-soluble—will demineralize at a pH of 5.5 and lower • Cannot be renewed • Darkens with age as enamel is lost • Fluoride and saliva can help with remineralization Dental Anatomy and Physiology Dental Tissues—Enamel2
  • 16. Dental Tissues—Enamel2 Dental Anatomy and Physiology • Enamel can be lost by:3,4 – Physical mechanism • Abrasion (mechanical wear) • Attrition (tooth-to-tooth contact) • Abfraction (lesions) – Chemical dissolution • Erosion by extrinsic acids (from diet) • Erosion by intrinsic acids (from the oral cavity/digestive tract) • Multifactorial etiology –Combination of physical and chemical factors
  • 17. • Softer than enamel • Susceptible to tooth wear (physical or chemical) • Does not have a nerve supply but can be sensitive • Is produced throughout life • Three classifications • Primary • Secondary • Tertiary • Will demineralize at a pH of 6.5 and lower Dental Tissues—Dentin2 Dental Anatomy and Physiology
  • 18. Three classifications: • Primary dentin forms the initial shape of the tooth. • Secondary dentin is deposited after the formation of the primary dentin on all internal aspects of the pulp cavity. • Tertiary dentin, or “reparative dentin” is formed by replacement odontoblasts in response to moderate-level irritants such as attrition, abrasion, erosion, trauma, moderate-rate dental caries, and some operative procedures. Dental Tissues—Dentin2 Dental Anatomy and Physiology
  • 19. Dentin Pulp Tubule Fluid Nerve Fibers Odontoblast Cell Dental Anatomy and Physiology Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)2 • Dentinal tubules connect the dentin and the pulp (innermost part of the tooth, circumscribed by the dentin and lined with a layer of odontoblast cells) • The tubules run parallel to each other in an S- shape course • Tubules contain fluid and nerve fibers • External stimuli cause movement of the dentinal fluid, a hydrodynamic movement, which can result in short, sharp pain episodes
  • 20. Dental Anatomy and Physiology • Presence of tubules renders dentin permeable to fluoride • Number of tubules per unit area varies depending on the location because of the decreasing area of the dentin surfaces in the pulpal direction Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)2
  • 21. Association between erosion and dentin hypersensitivity3 • Open/patent tubules – Greater in number – Larger in diameter • Removal of smear layer • Erosion/tooth wear Enamel Exposed Dentin Receding Gingiva Tubules Odontoblast Dental Anatomy and Physiology Dental Tissues—Dentin (Tubules)2
  • 22. Dental Anatomy and Physiology • Thin layer of mineralized tissue covering the dentin • Softer than enamel and dentin • Anchors the tooth to the alveolar bone along with the periodontal ligament • Not sensitive Dental Tissue—Cementum2
  • 23. • Innermost part of the tooth • A soft tissue rich with blood vessels and nerves • Responsible for nourishing the tooth • The pulp in the crown of the tooth is known as the coronal pulp • Pulp canals traverse the root of the tooth • Typically sensitive to extreme thermal stimulation (hot or cold) Dental Tissue—Dental Pulp2 Dental Anatomy and Physiology
  • 24. • Pulpitis is inflammation or infection of the dental pulp, causing extreme sensitivity and/or pain. • Pain is derived as a result of the hydrodynamic stimuli activating mechanoreceptors in the nerve fibers of the superficial pulp (A-beta, A-delta, C-fibers). • Hydrodynamic stimuli include: thermal (hot and cold); tactile; evaporative; and osmotic • These stimuli generate inward or outward movement of the fluid in the tubules and activate the nerve fibers. • A-beta and A-delta fibers are responsible for sharp pain of short duration • C-fibers are responsible for dull, throbbing pain of long duration • Pulpitis may be reversible (treated with restorative procedures) or irreversible (necessitating root canal). • Untreated pulpitis can lead to pulpal necrosis necessitating root canal or extraction. Dental Tissue—Dental Pulp2,5 Dental Anatomy and Physiology
  • 25. • Gingiva • Alveolar Bone • Periodontal Ligament • Cementum Periodontal Tissues6 Dental Anatomy and Physiology Gingiva Alveolar bone Cementum Periodontal Ligament
  • 26. • Gingiva: The part of the oral mucosa overlying the crowns of unerupted teeth and encircling the necks of erupted teeth, serving as support structure for subadjacent tissues. Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6 Dental Anatomy and Physiology Gingiva
  • 27. • Alveolar Bone: Also called the “alveolar process”; the thickened ridge of bone containing the tooth sockets in the mandible and maxilla. Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6 Dental Anatomy and Physiology Alveolar bone
  • 28. • Periodontal Ligament: Connects the cementum of the tooth root to the alveolar bone of the socket. Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6 Dental Anatomy and Physiology Periodontal Ligament
  • 29. • Cementum: Bonelike, rigid connective tissue covering the root of a tooth from the cementoenamel junction to the apex and lining the apex of the root canal. It also serves as an attachment structure for the periodontal ligament, thus assisting in tooth support. Dental Tissue—Dental Tissue6 Dental Anatomy and Physiology Cementum
  • 30. • Plaque • Saliva • pH Values • Demineralization • Remineralization Oral Cavity/Environment7,8 Dental Anatomy and Physiology
  • 31. Dental Anatomy and Physiology Plaque:7,8 • is a biofilm • contains more than 600 different identified species of bacteria • there is harmless and harmful plaque • salivary pellicle allows the bacteria to adhere to the tooth surface, which begins the formation of plaque Oral Cavity
  • 32. Dental Anatomy and Physiology Saliva:7,8 • complex mixture of fluids • performs protective functions: – lubrication—aids swallowing – mastication – key role in remineralization of enamel and dentin – buffering Oral Cavity
  • 33. Dental Anatomy and Physiology pH values:7,8 • measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution • measured on a scale of 1-14 • pH of 7 indicated that the solution is neutral • pH of the mouth is close to neutral until other factors are introduced • pH is a factor in demineralization and remineralization Oral Cavity 3. Strassler HE, Drisko CL, Alexander DC.
  • 34. Dental Anatomy and Physiology Demineralization:7,8 • mineral salts dissolve into the surrounding salivary fluid: – enamel at approximate pH of 5.5 or lower – dentin at approximate pH of 6.5 or lower • erosion or caries can occur Oral Cavity
  • 35. Dental Anatomy and Physiology Remineralization:7,8 • pH comes back to neutral (7) • saliva-rich calcium and phosphates • minerals penetrate the damaged enamel surface and repair it: – enamel pH is above 5.5 – dentin pH is above 6.5 Oral Cavity
  • 36. Dental Anatomy & Physiology—References References   1. Oral Health for Children: Patient Education Insert. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2005;26(5 Suppl 1):Insert. 2. Sturdevant JR, Lundeen TF, Sluder TB Jr. Clinical significance of dental anatomy, histology, physiology, and occlusion. In: Robertson TM, Heymann HO, Swift EJ Jr, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. 4th ed. Mosby: St. Louis, MO; 2002:13-61. 3. Strassler HE, Drisko CL, Alexander DC. Dentin hypersensitivity: its inter-relationship to gingival recession and acid erosion. Inside Dentistry. 2008;29(5 Special Issue):3-4. 4. Imfeld T. Dental erosion. Definition, classification and links. Eur J Oral Sci. 1996;104(2 (Pt 2)):151-155. 5. Dentin hypersensitivity: current state of the art and science. In: Pashley DH, Tay FR, Haywood VB, et al. Dentin Hypersensitivity: Consensus-Based Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity. Inside Dentistry. 2008;4(9 Special Issue):8-18. 6. Dorland’s Medical Dictionary. 29th Ed. Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Company; 2000. 7. Robertson TM, Lundeen TF. Cariology: the lesion, etiology, prevention, and control. In: Robertson TM, Heymann HO, Swift EJ Jr, eds. Sturdevant’s Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. 4th ed. Mosby: St. Louis, MO; 2002:63-132. 8. Tooth Erosion in Children—US Perspective. Inside Dentistry. 2009;5(3 Suppl):8.
  • 37. Dental Anatomy and Physiology For more in-depth, categorized information, please visit the IFDEA at www.ifdea.org

Editor's Notes

  1. There are two general categorizations for teeth: Primary (deciduous) teeth Secondary (permanent) teeth
  2. There are two general categorizations for teeth: Primary (deciduous) teeth Secondary (permanent) teeth
  3. Primary (deciduous) Consist of 20 teeth Begin to form during the first trimester of pregnancy Typically begin erupting around 6 months Most children have a complete primary dentition by 3 years of age
  4. Secondary (permanent) Consist of 32 teeth in most cases Begin to erupt around 6 years of age Most permanent teeth have erupted by age 12 Third molars (wisdom teeth) are the exception; often do not appear until late teens or early 20s
  5. Teeth may be classified based on structure/function: Incisors (central and lateral) Canines (cuspids) Premolars (bicuspids) Molars
  6. Incisors (central and lateral) The incisors are located near the entrance of the oral cavity and function as cutting or shearing instruments for food. From a proximal view, the crowns of these teeth have a triangular shape with a narrow incisal surface, including the incisal edge, and a broad cervical base. The incisors contribute significantly in cutting actions and other functions; esthetics; and phonetics.   Canines The canines possess the longest roots of all teeth and are located at the corners of the dental arch. They function in the seizing, piercing, and tearing of food, as well as in cutting. From a proximal view the crown also has a triangular shape with a thick incisal ridge. The stocky anatomic form of the crown and length of the root are reasons why these teeth are strong, stable abutment teeth for a fixed or removable prosthesis. The canines serve as imortant guides in occlusion because of their anchorage and position in the dental arches.   Premolars The premolars serve a dual role in function: they act like the canines in the tearing of food and are similar to molars in the grinding of food. Whereas the first premolars are angular, with their facial cusps resembling the canines, the lingual cusps of the maxillary premolars and molars have a more rounded anatomic form. The occlusal surfaces present in a series of curves in the form of concavities and convexities that should be maintained throughout life for correct occlusal contacts and function.   Molars The molars are large, multicusped, strongly anchored teeth located nearest the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which serves as the fulcrum during function. These teeth have a major role in the crushing, grinding, and chewing of food to the smallest dimensions suitable for deglutition. The occlusal surfaces of both premolars and molars act as a myriad of shears that function in the final mastication of food. The premolars and molars are also important in maintaining the vertical dimension of the face.   All definitions from: Sturdevant JR, Lundeen TF, Sluder TB Jr. Clinical significance of dental anatomy, histology, physiology, and occlusion. In: Roberson TM, Heymann HO, Swift EJ Jr, eds. Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry. 4th ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2002:15-16.    
  7. Tooth surfaces include: Apical: Pertaining to the apex or root of the tooth Labial: Pertaining to the lip; describes the front surface of anterior teeth Lingual: Pertaining to the tongue; describes the back (interior) surface of all teeth Distal: The surface of the tooth that is away from the median line Mesial: The surface of the tooth that is towards the median line
  8. Tooth surfaces include: Apical: Pertaining to the apex or root of the tooth Labial: Pertaining to the lip; describes the front surface of anterior teeth Lingual: Pertaining to the tongue; describes the back (interior) surface of all teeth Distal: The surface of the tooth that is away from the median line Mesial: The surface of the tooth that is towards the median line
  9. The anatomic tooth crown is the portion of the tooth covered by enamel. The anatomic root is the lower two thirds of a tooth. The roots are normally subgingival, buried in bone, and serve to anchor the tooth in position. The pulp cavity houses the dental pulp, an organ of myelinated and unmyelinated nerves, arteries, veins, lymph channels, connective tissue cells, and various other cells involved in formative or developmental, nutritive, sensory, protective, and defensive or reparative processes.
  10. The anatomic tooth crown is the portion of the tooth covered by enamel. The anatomic root is the lower two thirds of a tooth. The roots are normally subgingival, buried in bone, and serve to anchor the tooth in position. The pulp cavity houses the dental pulp, an organ of myelinated and unmyelinated nerves, arteries, veins, lymph channels, connective tissue cells, and various other cells involved in formative or developmental, nutritive, sensory, protective, and defensive or reparative processes.
  11. The anatomic tooth crown is the portion of the tooth covered by enamel. The anatomic root is the lower two thirds of a tooth. The roots are normally subgingival, buried in bone, and serve to anchor the tooth in position. The pulp cavity houses the dental pulp, an organ of myelinated and unmyelinated nerves, arteries, veins, lymph channels, connective tissue cells, and various other cells involved in formative or developmental, nutritive, sensory, protective, and defensive or reparative processes.
  12. The 4 main dental tissues are: Enamel Dentin Cementum Dental pulp
  13. Structure Highly calcified and hardest tissue in the body Crystalline in nature Enamel rods Insensitive—no nerves Acid-soluble—will demineralize at a pH of 5.5 and lower Cannot be renewed Darkens with age as enamel is lost Fluoride and saliva can help with remineralization
  14. Softer than enamel Susceptible to tooth wear (physical or chemical) Does not have a nerve supply but can be sensitive Is produced throughout life Three classifications Primary Secondary Tertiary Will demineralize at a pH of 6.5 and lower Primary dentin forms the initial shape of the tooth. It is usually completed 3 years after tooth eruption (for permanent teeth). Secondary dentin is deposited after the formation of the primary dentin. Secondary dentin forms on all internal aspects of the pulp cavity, but in the pulp chamber of multirooted teeth it tends to be thicker on the roof and floor than on the side walls. Tertiary dentin, or “reparative dentin” is formed by replacement odontoblasts in response to moderate-level irritants such as attrition, abrasion, erosion, trauma, moderate-rate dental caries, and some operative procedures. It usually appears as a localized dentin deposit on the wall of the pulp cavity immediately subadjacent to the area of the tooth that has received the injury.
  15. Softer than enamel Susceptible to tooth wear (physical or chemical) Does not have a nerve supply but can be sensitive Is produced throughout life Three classifications Primary Secondary Tertiary Will demineralize at a pH of 6.5 and lower Primary dentin forms the initial shape of the tooth. It is usually completed 3 years after tooth eruption (for permanent teeth). Secondary dentin is deposited after the formation of the primary dentin. Secondary dentin forms on all internal aspects of the pulp cavity, but in the pulp chamber of multirooted teeth it tends to be thicker on the roof and floor than on the side walls. Tertiary dentin, or “reparative dentin” is formed by replacement odontoblasts in response to moderate-level irritants such as attrition, abrasion, erosion, trauma, moderate-rate dental caries, and some operative procedures. It usually appears as a localized dentin deposit on the wall of the pulp cavity immediately subadjacent to the area of the tooth that has received the injury.
  16. Softer than enamel Susceptible to tooth wear (physical or chemical) Does not have a nerve supply but can be sensitive Is produced throughout life Three classifications Primary Secondary Tertiary Will demineralize at a pH of 6.5 and lower Primary dentin forms the initial shape of the tooth. It is usually completed 3 years after tooth eruption (for permanent teeth). Secondary dentin is deposited after the formation of the primary dentin. Secondary dentin forms on all internal aspects of the pulp cavity, but in the pulp chamber of multirooted teeth it tends to be thicker on the roof and floor than on the side walls. Tertiary dentin, or “reparative dentin” is formed by replacement odontoblasts in response to moderate-level irritants such as attrition, abrasion, erosion, trauma, moderate-rate dental caries, and some operative procedures. It usually appears as a localized dentin deposit on the wall of the pulp cavity immediately subadjacent to the area of the tooth that has received the injury.
  17. The tubules run parallel to each other in an S-shape course. The tubules are filled with a fluid. External stimuli cause movement of the dentinal fluid, a hydrodynamic movement, which can result in short, sharp pain episodes. These details are important in understanding dentin hypersensitivity.
  18. The tubules run parallel to each other in an S-shape course. The tubules are filled with a fluid. External stimuli cause movement of the dentinal fluid, a hydrodynamic movement, which can result in short, sharp pain episodes. These details are important in understanding dentin hypersensitivity.
  19. Associations between erosion and hypersensitivity involve: Open/patent tubules Greater in number Larger in diameter Removal of smear layer Erosion/tooth wear Undercalcified
  20. Cementum is: Thin layer of mineralized tissue covering the dentin Softer than enamel and dentin Anchors the tooth to the alveolar bone along with the periodontal ligament Not sensitive
  21. Dental pulp is: Innermost part of the tooth A soft tissue rich with blood vessels and nerves Responsible for nourishing the tooth The pulp in the crown of the tooth is known as the pulp chamber Pulp canals traverse the root of the tooth Typically sensitive
  22. Dental pulp is: Innermost part of the tooth A soft tissue rich with blood vessels and nerves Responsible for nourishing the tooth The pulp in the crown of the tooth is known as the pulp chamber Pulp canals traverse the root of the tooth Typically sensitive
  23. Dental pulp is: Innermost part of the tooth A soft tissue rich with blood vessels and nerves Responsible for nourishing the tooth The pulp in the crown of the tooth is known as the pulp chamber Pulp canals traverse the root of the tooth Typically sensitive
  24. The gingival is commonly divided into free (the unattached portion, forming the wall of the gingival crevice) and attached (the part that is firm and resilient and bound to the underlying cementum and the alveolar bone, thus being immovable).
  25. Dental pulp is: Innermost part of the tooth A soft tissue rich with blood vessels and nerves Responsible for nourishing the tooth The pulp in the crown of the tooth is known as the pulp chamber Pulp canals traverse the root of the tooth Typically sensitive
  26. Dental pulp is: Innermost part of the tooth A soft tissue rich with blood vessels and nerves Responsible for nourishing the tooth The pulp in the crown of the tooth is known as the pulp chamber Pulp canals traverse the root of the tooth Typically sensitive
  27. Dental pulp is: Innermost part of the tooth A soft tissue rich with blood vessels and nerves Responsible for nourishing the tooth The pulp in the crown of the tooth is known as the pulp chamber Pulp canals traverse the root of the tooth Typically sensitive
  28. The oral environment consists of: Plaque Saliva pH Values Demineralization Remineralization
  29. Plaque:7,8 is a biofilm contains more than 400 different identified species of bacteria there is harmless and harmful plaque salivary pellicle allows the bacteria to adhere to the tooth surface, which begins the formation of plaque
  30. Saliva:7,8 complex mixture of fluids performs protective functions: lubrication—aids swallowing mastication key role in remineralization of enamel and dentin buffering
  31. pH values:7,8 measure of acidity or alkalinity of a solution measured on a scale of 1-14 pH of 7 indicates that the solution is neutral pH of the mouth is close to neutral until other factors are introduced pH is a factor in demineralization and remineralization
  32. Demineralization:7,8 mineral salts dissolve into the surrounding salivary fluid: enamel at approximate pH of 5.5 or lower dentin at approximate pH of 6.5 or lower erosion or caries can occur
  33. Remineralization: pH comes back to neutral (7) saliva-rich calcium and phosphates minerals penetrate the damaged enamel surface and repair it: enamel pH is above 5.5 dentin pH is above 6.5