What are the teeth?
The the teeth is called the teeth (dentes). Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as hard, calcified structures embedded in the jaws.
What it is
- Hard, calcified structures embedded in the jaws.
- Adults normally have 32 teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
- Each tooth has a crown, neck, and root.
Where it is
- In sockets (alveoli) in the alveolar processes of the maxilla and mandible.
- Arranged in two curved rows.
- Held in place by the periodontal ligament.
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Last verified: 2026-07-18
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