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
Tooth enamel
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Tooth enamel is one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in humans and many animals, including some species of fish. It makes up the normally visible part of the tooth, covering the crown.
Labeled molar
Histologic slide showing a developing tooth. The mouth would be in the area of space at the top of the picture.
Histologic slide showing enamel formation
The effects of bruxism on an anterior tooth, revealing the dentin and pulp which are normally hidden by enamel