tooth root

Introduction

The bottom part of a tooth, covered with cementum. Teeth may have one or more roots, each containing a root canal.

Each incisor has 1 root.

Each canine has 1 root.

Each maxillary (upper) premolar has 2 roots.

Each mandibular (lower) premolar has 1 root.

Each maxillary (upper) molar has 3 roots.

Each mandibular (lower) molar has 2 roots.

More general terms

• anatomic structure

Component of

• tooth

Components

• tooth cement
• root canal
• pulp cavity
• tooth dentine