foster #1 Flashcards
What are the four components of the periodontium?
cementum
alveolar bone
PDL
gingiva
What is the HERS composed of?
extension of enamel organ
bilayer of outer, inner epithelium
What does the HERS do?
defines root size and shape
induces root odontoblast differentiation
How does HERS use epithelial-mesenchyme signaling?
HERS induces dental papilla cells to become odontoblasts
root dentin forms yada yada
What happens to the HERS?
mostly disintegrates
some cells become epithelial rests of malassez
Is root dentin continuous with crown dentin?
yes
How does dentinogeneis of root dentin differ from crown?
it is interacting with HERS instead of inner epithelial enamel
What happens when Nfic is missing?
dental papilla cannot respond to HERS signaling (so no odontoblast differentiation)
rootless tooth
dilaceration
deformity in shape/direction
taurdontism
large pulp chamber at expense of root/furcation
What are the two major types of cementum? Location?
primary acellular cementum - cervical 2/3 of root
secondary cellular cementum - apical 1/3
Where would you find cellular mixed stratified cementum?
in the middle region of the root where cellular and acellular overlap
What are the special functions of cementum?
attachment
protection root from absorption
adjusting tooth position
sealing dentin tubules
Does primary acellular cementum have mostly extrinsic or intrinsic fibers? what about secondary?
primary = acellular extrinsic fiber cementum (AEFC)
secondary = cellular intrinsic fiber cementum (CIFC)
What is the composition of cementum?
50% inorganic
35% organic (mostly type I collagen)
15% water
How is cementum different from bone?
avascular
non-innervated
no turnover (appositional growth only)
What is the classic hypothesis for cementum origin?
ectomesenchyme > dental follicle > cementoblast
Where do the cells of the PDL originate? What are these cells?
dental follicle (ectomesenchyme origin)
cementoblast, fibroblast, osteoblast
fate of cells depends on where they are located
What are the 10 steps of cementogenesis
- root dentin (platform for cementum)
- HERS disintegrates (root dentin exposed)
- cementoblast differentiation (from follicle)
- initial collagen fibers
- PDL fibroblasts (collagen fiber bundles stitched to initial)
- Extrinsic fibers (fiber fringe starting to form)
- Mineralization of fibers
- Secondary cementoblasts (produce cementoid rapidly)
- Mineralization of cementoid matrix
- Cementocytes
Are the initial collagen fibers in cementogenesis intrinsic or extrinsic?
intrinsic
What is the function of cementoblasts? Products?
make acellular and cellular cementum
collagens, ECM proteins, enzymes to promote mineralization