Tooth Root

The part of a tooth from the neck to the apex, embedded in the alveolar process and covered with cementum. A root may be single or divided into several branches, usually identified by their relative position, e.g., lingual root or buccal root. Single-rooted teeth include mandibular first and second premolars and the maxillary second premolar teeth. The maxillary first premolar has two roots in most cases. Maxillary molars have three roots. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p690)

Year introduced: 1965

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Tree Number(s): A14.549.167.900.750

MeSH Unique ID: D014092

Entry Terms:

• Roots, Tooth
• Root, Tooth
• Tooth Roots

See Also:

• Root Resorption
• Root Planing

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Mouth
Dentition
Tooth Components
Tooth Root
Tooth Apex