Gums

General information The gum (lat. Gingiva, Greek ulis) is part of the periodontium and represents the epithelial component. Since the gum lacks a subcutaneous tissue (subcutis), it cannot be moved. In addition, the gums cannot be reproduced. Structure of the gums Histologically, the gums consist of a multi-layered squamous epithelium with hardly any horny layers. … Gums

Tooth Nerve

Synonym pulp, pulp, tooth pulp Introduction An adult human usually has 32 teeth. These are 4 front teeth (Incisivi), 2 canines (Canini), 4 premolars, 4 molars and 2 wisdom teeth per half of the jaw. Since the size of the human jaw is constantly decreasing, in most people the wisdom teeth are removed in early … Tooth Nerve

Pulp (tooth marrow)

Introduction The anatomy of the tooth essentially consists of three layers. In the crown area the outermost layer is the enamel, the hardest substance of the body. This is followed by the dentin or dentin bone and inside is the pulp. The root of the tooth is the outermost layer and surrounds a third hard … Pulp (tooth marrow)

Tooth Marrow Inflammation | Pulp (tooth marrow)

Tooth Marrow Inflammation Pulpitis (tooth pulp inflammation) is a disease characterized by the occurrence of inflammatory processes within the tooth pulp. The main reasons for the development of pulpitis are mechanical, thermal and chemical irritations. Metabolic products of bacteria, deep carious defects and/or cracks in the tooth structure can also lead to pulpitis. In the … Tooth Marrow Inflammation | Pulp (tooth marrow)

Therapy | Pulp (tooth marrow)

Therapy If there is a small local inflammation of the crown pulp (tooth marrow), an insert with a paste containing cortisone can in some cases lead to healing. If only the crown pulp is inflamed, it is removed under anesthesia as sterile as possible and the stump is kept alive by covering it with suitable … Therapy | Pulp (tooth marrow)

Lower jaw

The human jaw comprises two parts, the upper jaw and the lower jaw. These two bony structures differ significantly from each other both in size and shape. While the upper jaw (lat. Maxilla) is formed by a paired bone and is firmly connected to the skull bone, the lower jaw (lat. Mandibula) consists of a … Lower jaw

Lower jaw treatment | Lower jaw

Lower jaw treatment Sensitive treatment of the mandible is carried out by the large mandibular nerve, the inferior alveolar nerve. This nerve represents a split of the nervus mandibularis, which in turn originates from the fifth cranial nerve, the trigeminal nerve. Both the inferior alveolar nerve and the relevant vessels (artery and inferior alveolar vein) … Lower jaw treatment | Lower jaw

Tooth root

Introduction The root of the tooth (lat. Radix dentis) lies below the crown of the tooth and fixes the tooth in the tooth socket of the jaw. The transition between the root and the crown of the tooth is called the neck of the tooth. The root of the tooth is covered by dental cement … Tooth root

Wisdom tooth

Development The third molars (wisdom teeth) develop very late, between the ages of 18 and 25, and for this reason are called wisdom teeth. In some adolescents, the first mineralization is not visible in the X-ray image until the age of 14. In others, the wisdom teeth never break through. Form The wisdom teeth belong … Wisdom tooth