HM Chapter 07: Oral Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
When do first teeth (baby teeth) form?
- Occurs between 5th and 6th week of prenatal life
- Occurs in 3 stages: BUD stage, CAP stage (proliferation), BELL stage (histodifferentiation)
Ameleoblast
Enamel forming cells
Odontoblast
Dentin forming cells
Apposition
Depositing of the matrix for the hard surface
Calcification
Process of organic tissue becoming hardened, builds in layers
Eruption
When tooth comes into proper position
Exfoliation
When the root reabsorbs and the tooth falls out
Crown
- Anatomic crown: Encased in enamel
- Clinical crown: Part exposed in the mouth
Root
-Covered in cementum; Separation called furcation (2 separations called bifurcation)
Enamel
- Translucent, calcified substance that covers the anatomical crown and protects the dentin
- Hardest tissue in the body, can endure 100,000 psi
- 96% inorganic minerals, 1% organic mineral, 3% water
Dentin
- Largest portion of the tooth, yellow in coloration
- 70% inorganic matter, 30% organic matter and water
Cementum
-Covers the roots, anchors teeth to tooth sockets
Dental pulp
-Where the formation of dentin is
Periodontium
-Tissue that surround and support the teeth collectively
Masticatory tissue
- Tissue that covers the hard palate and gingival
- It is keratinized