2/7/17 Dr. Dsouza Test #2 Tooth Development Flashcards
In the bell stage of development the continued differentiation of the enamel organ produces what four distinct layers?
- Outer enamel epithelium
- Stellate reticulum
- Stratum intermedium
- Inner enamel epithelium
What is the portion of tooth development is responsible the all the future periodontium?
-Dental follicle
What is the cervical loop?
The junction of the OEE and IEE
What is the function of the outer enamel epithelium?
-Protective barrier for enamel organ
What is the function of the stellate reticulum?
-Supports enamel production
What does the IEE differentiate into?
-ameloblasts
What is the function of the stratum intermedium?
-supports enamel mineralization
What does the DEJ form after?
-Disintegration of basement membrane
What type of enamel is formed by early secretory ameloblasts?
-Prismless enamel
What type of enamel is formed by Tomes processes or late secretory ameloblasts?
-Enamel prisms
Name the only ectodermally derived structure in the tooth?
-Enamel
Apposition and maturation of dentin and enamel occur in increments from where?
-The cusp or incisal tip
The apposition and maturation of dentin and enamel from the incisal or cusp tips occur in what direction?
-Cervical direction
After the deposition and initial mineralization of enamel, what do secretory ameloblasts lose?
-Tomes process
When does the Reduced enamel epithelium form?
-After enamel is fully matured