Dental Anatomy (Speedy Study Guides). Speedy Publishing

      DENTAL ANATOMY

      Tooth anatomy

      Gingival crevice

      Enamel

      Dentin

      Gum

      Pulp cavity

      Periodontal

      ligament

      Cementum

      Root canal

      Blood vessels and nerves

      Bone

      Dental Anatomy

      The oral cavity is the first area in which digestion of the food we eat begins. All of surrounding and supporting structures in the mouth contribute to the digestive process in one way or another. The major structures that are found in and around the oral cavity include the lips, cheeks, tongue, hard palate, soft palate, teeth, gums, salivary glands and the upper and lower jaws. Maintaining the teeth in a state of health is of utmost importance for complete digestion and nutrition. Not only do the teeth serve several functions in the chewing process, but they also affect our speech and appearance.