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Cementum Flashcards

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1
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What are properties of cementum

A

Covers root dentine
Similar in structure to bone
Provides attachment for some periodontal fibres

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2
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How is cementum similar in structure to bone

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Same collagen matrix and lamellar arrangement

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What are the different types of cementum

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Cellular and Acellular

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4
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What cells does cellular cementum contain

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Cementocytes

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5
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When is cellular cementum formed

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After acellular cementum (secondary cementum)

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6
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Where is cellular cementum present

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In the apical part of the root and in furcation regions

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7
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What cells do acellular cementum contain

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No cells

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8
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When is acellular cementum formed

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First formed (primary cementum)

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9
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Where is acellular cementum present

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Usually adjacent to dentine

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10
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What is the alternative classification of cellular cementum

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Cellular intrinsic fibre cementum

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11
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Does cellular intrinsic fibre cementum contain Sharpey’s fibres

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No

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12
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What role does cellular intrinsic fibre cementum play in tooth attachment

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None

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13
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What is the alternative classification for acellular cementum

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Acellular extrinsic fibre cementum

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14
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Does acellular extrinsic fibre cementum contain Sharpey’s fibres

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Yes - collagen fibres from PDL

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15
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Where is acellular extrinsic fibre cementum found

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Present on cervical 2/3 of roots

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16
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What are Sharpey’s fibres

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Collagen fibres from periodontal ligament

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