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________covers the crown of the tooth.


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Human teeth:

  1. Human teeth are an important part of our body that helps in chewing food, it provides an aesthetic to our face too.
  2. The visible portion of the tooth i.e. the crown is covered by a substance known as the Enamel.
  3. The enamel gives a thin covering but is the hardest tissue in our body.
  4. The enamel has a translucent appearance hence light can pass through it, the white color of the tooth is due to the presence of dentine.

Final answer: Enamel covers the crown of the tooth.


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