Odontogenesis

Question 1

Cellular Polarization

Answer 1

Process of the nucleus of amelioblasts and odontoblasts moving away from basement membrane

Question 2

Dental Lamina

Answer 2

Growth from oral epithelium giving rise to tooth bud

Question 3

Dental Papilla

Answer 3

Part of tooth germ - Inner mass of mesenchyme of tooth germ that produces dentin and pulp -ectomesenchyme under cap

Question 4

Dental Sac

Answer 4

Part of tooth germ - ectomesenchyme around enamel organ

Question 5

Hertwig’s rooth sheath

Answer 5

Part of cervical loop that functions to shape root and form root dentin.

Question 6

Nasmyth’s membrane

Answer 6

Residue on newly erupted teeth that may become extrinsincly stained

Question 7

Odontoblastic process

Answer 7

Attached cellular extension of odontoblast within dentinal tubule

Question 8

Odontogenesis

Answer 8

Formation of tooth

Question 9

Succesional lamina

Answer 9

Extension of dental lamina into ectomesenchyme forming succedaneous permanent teeth