Tooth 1 article

A tooth is a mineralized oral structure composed principally of enamel, dentin, cementum and dental pulp, with a crown and one or more roots supported by the periodontium. Teeth perform cutting, tearing and grinding functions while contributing to speech, appearance and occlusion. Dental diagnosis and treatment distinguish individual tooth surfaces, tissues and root anatomy. This anatomical organ includes all of those components and should not be reduced to enamel, pulp or the surrounding alveolar support.