The teeth are organs positioned in the oral cavity, they are composed of minerals such as phosphorus, calcium and magnesium, these pieces are implanted in the alveolar processes of two bones that can be seen in the face, which are the maxilla and the mandible.
The teeth are attached to said bones by means of a special joint called “gonphosis”, characterized by being a type of joint generated by means of union between fibrotic tissues, said fusion is of little mobility and resembles the existing cohesion between a nail and board, the ligament in charge of the joint is known as the "periodontal ligament . "
Throughout the growth and development of the human being, two types of dentition are appreciable: temporary dentition, it is the set of 20 teeth whose appearance is appreciable from approximately six months of life, this undergoes a constant change until an approximate age 12 years old; and later would be the permanent dentition, this is the group of teeth that have replaced the aforementioned ones, which acquire visibility after 6 years of life lasting for the entire existence of the human being, they are composed of 32 teeth allowing the emergence of the last three molars between the ages of 16 and 25, known by the common name of "wisdom teeth or wisdom teeth" .
Teeth combine an important role in the digestion process, these conform to an accessory structure of the digestive system positioned in the oral cavity granting the name "apparatus chewer" as have the function of grinding the food eaten for the same with The help of the tongue and saliva form the food bolus, which will go to the esophagus and later to the stomach where, when it joins with hydrochloric acid (HCL), it is no longer called a food bolus and is referred to as "chyme" , chewing It is also an important process in stimulating the production of hydrochloric acid, preparing the stomach to receive food.
Basically, three areas can be defined: the crown being the visible part of the tooth, the neck which constitutes the union between the crown and the root, finally the root of the tooth, this part being the one that is implanted in the gum.
