Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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gingival tissue

Cross section showing parts of tooth diagram

This detailed cross-sectional diagram illustrates the comprehensive anatomy of a tooth, clearly distinguishing between the crown (visible portion above the gumline) and root (embedded portion below the gumline). Each labeled component plays a critical role in maintaining dental health and function, from the hard protective enamel covering the crown to the complex neurovascular network supplying the tooth and surrounding structures.

Histologic slide of tooth erupting into the mouth

his histological section provides an exceptional visualization of a tooth in the active phase of eruption, highlighting the critical anatomical relationships between the tooth and its surrounding tissues.