Human tooth development
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Tooth development or odontogenesis is the complex process by which teeth form from embryonic cells, grow, and erupt into the mouth. For human teeth to have a healthy oral environment, all parts of the
Radiograph of lower right (from left to right) third, second, and first molars in different stages of development
X-ray of teeth of a boy aged 5 years showing left lower primary molar and developing crowns of left lower permanent premolar (below primary molar) and permanent molars
Histologic slide showing a tooth bud. A: enamel organ B: dental papilla C: dental follicle
Histology of important stages of tooth development
Tooth
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A tooth is a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws of many vertebrates and used to break down food. Some animals, particularly carnivores and omnivores, also use teeth to help with capturing or
Section through the ivory tusk of a mammoth
Buccal view of top incisor from Rattus rattus. Top incisor outlined in yellow. Molars circled in blue.
Buccal view of the lower incisor from the right dentary of a Rattus rattus
Lingual view of the lower incisor from the right dentary of a Rattus rattus