Figure root inflammation

1. Tooth enamel -
   Enamelum
2. Dentin (= dentine) -
   Dentinum
3. Tooth pulp in the tooth cavity -
   Pulp dentis in Cavitas dentis
4. Gums -
   Gingiva
5. Cement -
   Cementum
6. Root skin -
   Periodontium
7. Alveolar bone (tooth-bearing
   Part of the jawbone) -
   Pars alveolaris
8. Opening of the tooth root tip -
   Foramen apicale dentis
9. Blood vessels
10. Nerve fibers
    Root inflammation -
    Pulpitis
    a - dental caries -
    Caries dentium
    b - gingivitis -
    Gingivitis
    c - Entz. of the tooth support system -
    Periodontal disease
    d - Entz. at the root tip -
    Apical ostitis

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