Figure: Sectional view of a healthy tooth (A) and various causes of tooth root inflammation (B)
Tooth enamel - Enamelum
Dentin (= dentine) - Dentinum
Tooth pulp in the tooth cavity - Pulp dentis in Cavitas dentis
Gums - Gingiva
Cement - Cementum
Root skin - Periodontium
Alveolar bone (tooth-bearing Part of the jawbone) - Pars alveolaris
Opening of the tooth root tip - Foramen apicale dentis
Blood vessels
Nerve fibers Root inflammation - Pulpitis a - Dental caries - Caries dentium b - gingivitis - Gingivitis c - Entz. of the periodontium - Periodontal disease d - Entz. at the root tip - Apical ostitis
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