2-Cementum Flashcards
Define cementum?
Layer of calcified tissue
covering the dentin of the
root
difference between cementum and bone?
1-cementum is avascular and has not innervation, and is less readily resorbed than bone
2-there is a continuous deposition of cementum (unlike bone, it doesn’t resorb under normal conditions)
Why is cementum less readily resorbed than bone?
some theories are:
1-due to the difference in physiochemical or biological properties between bone and cementum
2-the presence of cementoid on the surface of cementum (the unmineralized layer of cementum)
3-increased density of sharpey’s fibers.
4-the proximity of epitelial rests to the root surface
Physical characteristics of cementum?
Light yellow color with a hardness less than that of dentin
what is the Composition of cementum?
-45&-50% inorganic substance
1-calcium and phosphate (hydroxyapatite)
2-Numerous trace elements
3- Highest fluoride content in the body
-50%-55% organic substance
1-Type I collagen
2-Proteoglycans
Regarding the structure of cementum? what are its types?
1-Acellular
2-Cellular
What are features of Acellular cementum?
1-Do not incorporate the spiderlike cementocytes
2-covers the root dentin from the CEJ to the apex, but not the apical third.
What are features of cellular cementum?
1-Incorporate cementocytes in space called lacunae
2-the cementocytes has numerous cell processes or canaliculi radiating from the cell body
3-these processes branch with others directed towards periodontal surface of the cementum.
where does the collagen fiber exist in cementum?
both cellular and acellular types
what are Sharpeys fibers?
collagen fibers of the periodontal ligament embedded in cementum and alveolar bone to attach the tooth to the alveolus
What are the functions of cementum
1-provide a medium for attachment of collagen fibers that bind the tooth to the alveolar bone
2-serves as a major reparative tissue for root surfaces
What are the types of bone root resorption according to severity?
1-surface resorption
2-inflammatory
3-replacement
Characteristics of surface resorption?
1-it occurs as microdefect to all roots
2-it repair itself without notice
3-occur mostly periapically
4-stops when the causative agent is removed
Characteristics of inflammatory resorption?
occurs when root resorption progress into the dentinal tubules to reach the pulpal tissue
what is replacement resorption?
Produces ankylosis of a tooth because bone replaces the
resorbed substance.
According to Brezniak and Wasserstein what is the classification of Orthodontically induced root resorption ?
- Cemental or surface resorption with remodeling
- Dentinal resorption with repair (deep resorption)
- Circumferential apical root resorption.
Describe cemental or surface resorption?
only the outer cemental layers are resorbed, and they are later fully regenerated or remodeled.
which resorption type resembles the trabecular bone remodeling?
surface or cemental resorption
Describe dentinal resorption with repair?
-the cementum and the outer layer of dentin are resorbed
-usually repaired with cementum material
-the root shape will change later.
Describe Circumferential apical root resorption?
-In this process, full resorption of the hard tissue
components of the root apex occurs, and root
shortening is evident.
-this type is irreversible
Etiology of root resorption
- Dental trauma / surgical procedures / Infections
- Orthodontic treatment
- Pressure from tumors / cysts
- Irritation from chemicals ( Eg. H2O2 during bleaching)