Term paper. A term paper is a research paper written by students over an academic term, accounting for a large part of a grade. Term papers are generally intended to describe an event, a concept, or argue a point.
Figure 1. Crown of the tooth. The teeth are made up of two major parts: the crown and the root. The crown of the tooth is what is visible in the mouth (Figure 1). The root of the tooth is the portion which normally not visible in the mouth and is anchored within the bone (Figure 2).
Calculus:The hard deposit of mineralized plaque that forms on the crown and/or root of the tooth. Also referred to as tartar. Canine tooth:The second tooth from the big front tooth, commonly called the eye tooth or cuspid. Cap: Another term for crown; usually referring to a crown for a front tooth.