Tooth Crown

The upper part of the tooth, which joins the lower part of the tooth (TOOTH ROOT) at the cervix (TOOTH CERVIX) at a line called the cementoenamel junction. The entire surface of the crown is covered with enamel which is thicker at the extremity and becomes progressively thinner toward the cervix. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p216)

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): A14.549.167.900.710

MeSH Unique ID: D019228

Entry Terms:

• Crowns, Tooth
• Crown, Tooth
• Tooth Crowns

Previous Indexing:

• specific tooth (1966-1996)
• Tooth (1966-1996)

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Anatomy Category
Stomatognathic System
Mouth
Dentition
Tooth Components
Tooth Crown