The structure of the tooth includes dentin, pulp and other tissues,
blood vessels and nerves imbedded in the bony jaw. Above the gum
line, the tooth is protected by the hard enamel covering.
Review Date: 11/12/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
