L1 Tour of Periodontal Flashcards
The supporting structures of the teeth consist of?
- Gingiva
- Alveolar Bone
- Cementum
- PDL
part of the periodontium that can be observed clinically?
the GINGIVA
is the alveolar mucosa part of the periodontium?
NO - not considered to lend any support to the tooth but can be viewed clincally
Alveolar mucosa
less dense than the gingiva and is a movable mucosa lining the oral cavity but NOT PART OF PERIODONTIUM
cementum - general
deerper periodontal tissue that consists of a thin layer of mineralized connective tissue that covers the external root surfaces
PDL - general
collection of DENSE collagen fibers that insert into the root and connect the tooth with its bony housing (alveolar bone)
attachment apparatus
term commonly used to designate the cementume, pdl, and alveolar bone - the tissues that are involved with the drect support and retention of the teeh
main function of the periodontium - general
connect the teeth to jaws and maintain the structural integrity of the oral cavity
induction definition (embryology)
the process that initiated differentiation is induction
Emdogain composition
Enamel matrix derivative/ amelogenin
emdogain function
Enamel matrix derivative/ amelogenin protein based gel that is applied to promote regeneration of the periodontial attachment
thought to promote periodontal ligament fibroblast proliferation THROUGH ECTOMESENCHYMAL INDUCTION and growth and inhibit epithelial cell proliferation and growth
dental lamina - general
connects the developing tooth bud to the epithelial layer of the mouth for a significant time
distinctoin b/w dental lamina and vestibular lamina is first sign of primordial tooth
4 general stages of tooth development
- bud
- cap
- bell
- maturation
tooth bud aka
tooth germ
three parts to tooth bud
- enamel organ
- dental papilla
- dental follicle