Crown (tooth)

Crown (tooth)
Crown
Latin corona dentis
Code TA A05.1.03.009
For the dental procedure, see Crown (dentistry).

In dentistry, crown refers to the anatomical area of teeth, usually covered by enamel. The crown is usually visible in the mouth after developing below the gingiva and then erupting into place.

References

  • Ash, Major M. and Stanley J. Nelson. Wheeler’s Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion. 8th edition. 2003. ISBN 0-7216-9382-2.

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