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Designed for cutting and shearing food. Essential for biting into food.

Used for gripping and tearing food. They have a single pointed cusp.

Function to crush and grind food. Have two or more cusps.

Best suited for grinding food, thanks to their broad and flat surfaces.

Protects tooth from wear and decay. It is the hardest substance in the body.

A yellow tissue that makes up most of the tooth structure. It is hard but porous.

Consists of connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. It nourishes the tooth and provides sensation.

Helps to secure the tooth within the jawbone. It is a calcified tissue covering the tooth's roots.

Connects the cementum to the alveolar bone, cushioning the tooth and allowing slight movement.

Forms the sockets for the teeth, providing them with support and stability.

Gum tissue that covers the alveolar bone and surrounds the teeth to provide a seal against bacteria.

Aids in speech and swallowing, and plays a role in keeping the mouth and throat moist.

Flexible part of the palate that closes off the nasal passages during swallowing.

Provides structure and support for the upper part of the oral cavity and is important for speech.

Essential for chewing, swallowing, tasting, and speaking. It assists in cleaning the teeth.

Produce saliva which begins the process of digestion, maintains oral health, and lubricates the mouth.

Lower jawbone which supports the lower teeth and provides attachment for muscles of mastication.

Upper jawbone which supports the upper teeth and is involved in the formation of the orbit, nasal cavity, and palate.

Connects the jawbone to the skull, allowing for mouth opening and movements necessary for chewing and speaking.

Cells that are responsible for dentin formation and can react to stimuli such as cavities.

Cells responsible for enamel formation during tooth development. They are lost after tooth eruption.

Also known as tooth decay, a bacterial infection that causes demineralization and destruction of the tooth structure.

A sticky biofilm that forms on teeth, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Preventable with regular brushing and flossing.

Inflammation of the gums often caused by plaque build-up. It is reversible with proper oral hygiene.

Advanced gum disease which can lead to destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, ultimately resulting in tooth loss.

A mineral that helps prevent caries by promoting the remineralization of enamel and inhibiting bacterial growth.

A field of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting malpositioned teeth and jaws.

Also known as third molars, these are the last teeth to erupt and are often extracted due to lack of space or misalignment.

Dental procedure to treat infection at the centre of a tooth. It involves the removal of the tooth's pulp and filling of the root canal.

A titanium post that is surgically placed into the jawbone beneath the gum to replace the root of a missing tooth and support a crown.

Thin custom-made shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve appearance by altering color, shape, size, or length.

A protective plastic coating applied to the biting surfaces of back teeth to prevent cavities in pits and fissures.