Which part of the tooth bears the force of chewing?

A) enamel
B) pulp
C) crown
D) cementum

Enamel

The hard, protective outer layer of the tooth, made primarily of minerals and the hardest material in the human body.

Cementum

A specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth.

Crown

The part of a tooth that is visible above the gum line, or the top portion of a dental implant that replaces the natural tooth.