*The process of teeth emerging into the

Eruption Process
mouth and becoming visible.*

*First set of teeth, start erupting around 6 Human teeth are essential for mechanical
Primary Teeth
months.* food breakdown in the digestive system.

*Adult teeth that begin to replace primary There are four types of human teeth:
teeth around 6 years of age.*
Permanent Teeth Types of Teeth Tooth Eruption
incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
Introduction
*Stage where both primary and permanent Teeth are rooted in the upper (maxilla) and
Mixed Stage
teeth are present.* lower (mandible) jaws, covered by gums.

*One theory suggests that root development Teeth are composed of multiple tissues with
Root Development
pushes teeth into the mouth.* varying density and hardness.
Theories of Tooth Eruption
*Most widely accepted theory Role of Periodontal Ligaments

Incisors Function: Cutting food

*A factor within the tissues of the first Canines Function: Tearing food
pharyngeal arch is necessary for tooth Factor in First Pharyngeal Arch Initiation of Tooth Development Types of Teeth
development.* Premolars Function: Crushing food

*Early stage where tooth development Molars Function: Crushing food

Bud Stage
begins.*

*Tooth development progresses with the

Cap Stage Humans are diphyodont, meaning they
formation of a cap-shaped structure.*
Stages of Tooth Development Dentition develop two sets of teeth: primary
(deciduous) and permanent (adult).
*Tooth takes on a bell shape and further
Bell Stage
develops.*

*Final stage where tooth structure matures.* Maturation Dental anatomy studies tooth structure,
development, and classification.
*Consists of various cells that produce
Enamel Organ
Tooth Development
enamel.* Anatomic crown: The enamel-covered area
above the cementoenamel junction (CEJ).
*Contains cells that develop into dentin-
Dental Papilla Tooth Bud Components
Dental Anatomy
forming cells.* Anatomic root: The portion below the CEJ,
covered with cementum.
*Gives rise to various cells, including
Dental Follicle Different types of teeth have varying
cementoblasts, osteoblasts, and fibroblasts.*
Human Tooth numbers of roots.
*Hardest outer layer of the tooth, comprised
mostly of minerals.*
Enamel
Anatomy and Function
Humans typically have 20 primary (baby)
*Inner layer supporting the crown, made up teeth and 32 permanent (adult) teeth.
Dentin
of inorganic and organic materials.*
Development of Tooth Tissues Number of Teeth
Teeth are classified as incisors, canines,
*Specialized bone-like substance covering premolars, and molars.
Cementum
tooth roots.*

*Determines the shape of the tooth's root.*
Hertwig's Epithelial Root Sheath
Three common systems for referring to
Tooth Notation Systems specific teeth: FDI, Universal Numbering, and
Palmer notation.
The hardest and highly mineralized
substance in the body.

Originates from oral ectoderm. 20 primary teeth, with 10 in the maxilla and
10 in the mandible.
Comprises 96% mineral, with water and
Primary Teeth (Deciduous)
Enamel Two types of incisors (centrals and laterals)
organic material making up the rest.
and two types of molars (first and second).

Normal color varies from light yellow to

grayish white.
32 permanent teeth, with 16 in the maxilla
Thickness varies across the tooth's surface. and 16 in the mandible.
Permanent Teeth
Located between enamel (or cementum) and Includes central and lateral incisors, canines,
the pulp chamber. premolars, molars, and third molars (wisdom
teeth).
Made up of inorganic materials, organic
materials, and water.
Dentin
Males tend to have larger teeth and jaws
Supports the crown of the tooth and acts as than females.
a protective layer.
Gender Differences
Differences in internal dental tissue
Contains microscopic dentinal tubules. Parts of a Tooth proportions: males have more dentin, and
females have more enamel.
Specialized bone-like substance covering
the tooth root.

Composition: inorganic material

(hydroxyapatite), organic material (collagen), Cementum
and water.

Thickest at the root apex and aids in tooth

stability.

The central part of the tooth filled with soft

connective tissue.

Contains blood vessels and nerves.

Odontoblasts initiate dentin formation. Dental Pulp

Other cell types include fibroblasts,

preodontoblasts, macrophages, and T
lymphocytes.