Tandmassa
Tandmassa is a term used in dental contexts to denote the biological mass that constitutes a tooth, composed of enamel, dentin, cementum and dental pulp. Enamel forms the hard outer surface and protects the tooth; dentin lies beneath and makes up most of the tooth’s bulk; cementum covers the root and anchors the tooth to the jaw via the periodontal ligament; the dental pulp occupies the central chamber and contains nerves and blood vessels.
During development, enamel is produced by ameloblasts, dentin by odontoblasts, and cementum by cementoblasts. The root
The primary functions of a tooth mass are chewing and processing food, protection of underlying tissues through
Common pathologies affecting tandmassa include caries that hollow enamel and dentin, fractures and wear (attrition), pulpitis
Management aims to preserve natural tooth structure when possible, using fillings, inlays or crowns; root canal
This overview provides a general understanding of tandmassa; consult dental anatomy references for more detail.