Representation of the main pathologies of the teeth. On the tooth on the left. - on the left, tooth decay that affects the enamel of the tooth (tooth decay in stage 1). - above, tooth decay that penetrates up to the dentin in pinkish beige (tooth decay in stage 2). - on the right, tooth decay that penetrates up to the dental pulp (tooth decay in stage 3) with an abcess on the root. - on the left on the tooth, by mineralizing the dental plaque becomes tartar. - above the plaque, gingivitis (inflammation and swelling of the gum). On the molar on the right : - on the left, tartar that penetrates into a parodontal pouch (hole in the gum that can damage the bone) - on the right, the gum is retracted then exposing the neck of the tooth which provokes a sensibility of the tooth.
