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Explain the structure of a tooth shown in the image in simple short points

BiologyClass 10CBSEAnswered 1 Jun 2026
Answer

The image shows the main parts of a tooth, including the crown, neck, roots, and internal tissues.

Parts of Tooth:

  • Crown – visible upper part of the tooth
  • Neck – narrow part near the gum
  • Roots – lower part fixed in the jaw bone
  • Enamel – hard outer covering of the crown
  • Dentin – layer beneath enamel
  • Pulp cavity – inner space containing soft tissue
  • Gum – tissue surrounding the tooth
  • Jaw bone – bone that holds the tooth
  • Connective tissue – supports and attaches the tooth
  • Cement – covering of the root
  • Blood vessels and nerves – supply nutrition and sensation

Biology · Class 10