Zahnfuß
Zahnfuß is a term used in German dental anatomy to denote the region of the tooth that provides anchorage in the jaw. It refers to the tooth’s root apparatus within the dental alveolus, that is, the socket in the jawbone that houses the root.
Anatomically, the Zahnfuß includes the tooth root covered by cementum, the periodontal ligament that suspends the
Development and function: The root forms from the dental follicle during development, and eruption places the
Clinical relevance: Pathologies affecting the Zahnfuß, such as periodontal disease or trauma, can compromise tooth stability
In summary, the Zahnfuß describes the supportive tooth region within the jaw that secures the tooth root