cementum Flashcards

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1
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what is the function of cementum?

A

covers root dentine, provides attatchment for some periodontal fibres

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describe the basic structure of cementum

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similiar in structure to bone, collagen matrix, lamellar arrangement (linear)

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3
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what are the 2 types of cementum?

A

cellular and acelluar

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describe acellular cementum

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no cells within, adjacent to dentine, first formed

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describe cellular cementum

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contains cementocytes, later formed, in apical part of root and furcation regions (bone loss)

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where must cementum cells get nutrition?

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periodontal tissue

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where are sharpeys fibres found and what is there function?

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attatching to the cementum and running to the bone, keep tooth in socket

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what is the structure of sharpeys fibres?

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matrix of connective tissue (type 1 collagen)

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what is another name for acelluar cememntum?

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acellular extrinsic fibre cementum

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10
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which cementum contains sharpeys fibres?

A

acellular

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where is acellular extrinsic fibre cementum found?

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cervical 2/3 of the roots

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what is another name for cellular cementum?

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celluar intrinsic fibre cemnentum

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