thân răng
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Crown of a tooth: The visible part of a tooth that projects above the gum line, covered by enamel. It is the primary chewing surface.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thân răng bị sâu cần được trám lại. (The decayed tooth crown needs to be filled.)
- Men răng bảo vệ thân răng khỏi bị hư hại. (Enamel protects the tooth crown from damage.)
Advanced Usage
- In dental terminology, "thân răng" is specifically distinguished from the tooth root (chân răng) and the neck of the tooth (cổ răng).
Variants and Related Words
- Chân răng (n): Tooth root; the part of the tooth embedded in the jawbone.
- Cổ răng (n): Tooth neck; the slightly constricted area where the crown meets the root at the gum line.
- Mão răng (n): Dental crown; an artificial cap placed over a damaged tooth crown.
Synonyms
- Tooth crown: The anatomical crown.
- Corona dentis: The Latin anatomical term.
Related Terms
- Răng: Tooth.
- Men răng: Tooth enamel.
- Ngà răng: Dentin.