Author Question: The solid portion of the tooth consists of three parts. Name these parts and give a description of ... (Read 86 times)

big1devin · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The solid portion of the tooth consists of three parts. Name these parts and give a description of each.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The ________ plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions.

A) coronal
B) midsagittal
C) frontal
D) transverse

Toya9913 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The solid portion of the tooth consists of the dentin, which forms the bulk of the tooth; the enamel, which covers the exposed part of the crown and is the hardest and most compact part of a tooth; and a thin layer of bone, the cementum, which is deposited on the surface of the root.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation:
A) The coronal plane divides the body into front and back sides.
B) The midsagittal plane divides the body into equal right and left sides.
C) The frontal plane is another name for the coronal plane.
D) Correct.