Anatomy of a Tooth

• Socket lined by


  gingivae (gums)
• Periodontal ligaments anchor


  teeth in sockets
• Crown above gumline;


  root embedded within socke
• Pulp cavity contains


  nerves and blood vessels that run through root canal to bone
• Bone - like dentin covers


  pulp cavity
• In crown, dentin is covered by


  enamel