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The root is the invisible part of the tooth that anchors the tooth in the jaw. Inside every root, there is a root canal with nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
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(2008). Root . In: Kirch, W. (eds) Encyclopedia of Public Health. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5614-7_3058
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