basic tooth and periodontium :) Flashcards
what is the cervix of the tooth
where the crown joints the root
what is the bottom point of the tooth
apex
what is the clinical crown
crown seen in paitents mouth
what is the anatomical crown
entire crown
gingivae overlines the cervix of the tooth
what is enamel
layer of tissue which covers the anatomical crown of tooth
what is enamel derived from
ectoderm cells
what is enamel when fully formed
non vital acellular so cannot be repaired
what runs through enamel tissue
enamel rods/prisms
how is enamel deposited
increments
what is dentine derived frm
ecomesenchyme
mineralisation of dentine and enamel
dentine 70
enamel 96
is dentine living or non living
living
properties of dentine
compressive and tensile strength
acts as a cushion for enamel
what are found within the dentine
dentine tubules
what do dentine tubles contain
odontoblast cell processes extending from odontoblast cell bodies
where do odontonblasts cell bodies lie
pulp dentine boundary
where is dentine laid down around
around the tubules
what happens to the odontoblasts in the dentine
remain on pulp dentine boundary in quiesent state
can be reactivated to produce new dentine