What is a dental papilla?
The papilla (or papilla dentis) is a small projection on the top of the tooth that is part of the tooth enamel. It is shaped like a cone and its main function is to help the tooth withstand pressure during chewing.
It is located on the bottom of the gum (alveolus) and serves to hold the tooth in place. While the other teeth are
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