Tooth neck pain a - tooth crown - Corona dentis b - tooth neck - Cervix dentis c - tooth root - Radix dentis
Tooth enamel - Enamelum
Dentin (= dentine) - Dentinum
Tooth pulp in the tooth cavity - Pulp dentis in Cavitas dentis
Gums - Gingiva
Cement - Cementum
Alveolar bone (tooth-bearing Part of the jawbone) - Pars alveolaris (Alveolar process)
Nerve fibers and blood vessels Stage of the disease: A - D (bleeding gums - Gingivitis - exposed tooth neck) Causes for an Exposed Tooth neck: - Decline in the gums as a result periodontitis (inflammatory processes within the tooth supporting apparatus) - Age-related gum disease - Periodontal operations for flattening of deep gum pockets - Improper cleaning habits (Scrubbing, firm contact pressure, abrasive toothpaste)
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