1) Enamel | Outer most |
Insensitive | |
Protective | |
Translucent | |
2) Dentin | Provides colour to teeth(white/yellow/gray) |
Sensitive | |
Forms major part of tooth | |
3) Pulp | Most inner part |
Highly sensitive | |
Gives nourishment to tooth | |
4) Cementum | Covers root of tooth |
Sensitive |
Deciduous(milk) | Permanent |
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Numbers: 20 | Numbers: 28-32 |
Eruption age: 6 months-2.25 years | Eruption age: 6 years-12/13 years |
Shedding age: 6 years-12/13 years | Wisdom tooth: after 18 years |