Apical foramen
Apical Foramen
The Apical Foramen (pronunciation: /ˈæpɪkəl ˈfɔːrəmɛn/) is a term used in Dentistry to describe the natural opening in the root of a tooth.
Etymology
The term is derived from the Latin words 'Apex' meaning 'tip' and 'Foramen' meaning 'opening or hole'.
Definition
The Apical Foramen is the main opening at the apex (or tip) of the root of a tooth. It allows the passage of nerves and blood vessels into the pulp of the tooth, which is the part of the tooth that contains the blood vessels and nerves.
Related Terms
- Pulp: The innermost part of a tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels.
- Root: The part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support.
- Dentistry: The medical field that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
See Also
- Endodontics: The branch of dentistry that deals with diseases of the tooth's pulp and the surrounding tissues.
- Root canal: A treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Apical foramen
- Wikipedia's article - Apical foramen
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