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Question
Observe the diagram given alongside and answer the following:
- Name the parts numbered 1-8.
- Which parts shown in the diagram are non-living?
- Is the tooth suited for cutting, tearing or grinding?
- What is the function of parts 8 and 7?
- What is the total number of teeth present in adult human beings?
- Write the dental formula of human beings.
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Solution
- 1. Enamel; 2. Dentine; 3. Blood capillaries; 4. Cement; 5. Blood vessels; 6. Periodontal membrane; 7. crown and 8. root.
- Enamel, dentine and cement
- Yes
- The function of the root is to hold the teeth in the jaw and the function of the crown is it completely encircles and protects the teeth.
- 32
- The dental formula of humans is 12/2, C 1/1, P 2/2, M 3/3 (16x2= 32).
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