Preferred Label : root of tooth;
Definition : The part of a tooth from the neck to the apex, embedded in the alveolar process and
covered with cementum. A root may be single or divided into several branches, usually
identified by their relative position, e.g., lingual root or buccal root. Single-rooted
teeth include mandibular first and second premolars and the maxillary second premolar
teeth. The maxillary first premolar has two roots in most cases. Maxillary molars
have three roots. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p690) [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0040452;
Origin ID : RID9188;
UMLS CUI : C0040452;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Has part(s)
- Part of
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
The part of a tooth from the neck to the apex, embedded in the alveolar process and
covered with cementum. A root may be single or divided into several branches, usually
identified by their relative position, e.g., lingual root or buccal root. Single-rooted
teeth include mandibular first and second premolars and the maxillary second premolar
teeth. The maxillary first premolar has two roots in most cases. Maxillary molars
have three roots. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p690) [MeSH]
