Permanent tooth - canine, human, adult; low magnification of labiolingual section

Stain: Hematoxylin and scarlet red. From top to bottom: Crown region with dentin but without enamel (decalcified specimens); Neck region at the attachment of the gingiva to dentin (left and right); Cementum is visible as a dark small rim from the neck region to the bottom of the tooth; Periodontal ligament fills the clear gap between cementum and tooth socket; Root region as the main part of the tooth; the bony collar from neck region down to apex is the region of the alveolar process; The alveolar bone proper surrounds the root and attachs to the periodontal ligament and is composed of thin bony lamellae (woven bone or bundle bone); Supporting alveolar bone (mandible) surrounds above-mentioned lamellae and gives support to the socket; This supporting bone consists of cortical plates (compact bone) and spongy bones; Pulp canal and apical foramen are absent.