Overview and Summary of Tooth Development Flashcards
1
Q
what is the scientific name for tooth development?
A
odontogenesis
2
Q
when does odontogenesis start?
A
6 weeks
3
Q
what structure initiates tooth development?
A
epithelium
Then interaction between ectomesenchyme and epithelium
4
Q
remember
For tooth development to occur need both the epithelium and ectomesenchyme
A
5
Q
Need ? and ? to switch genes on for tooth development
A
msx1 and 2
6
Q
what stage of tooth development?
A
bud stage
7
Q
what stage of tooth development?
A
cap stage
8
Q
A
cap stage
9
Q
A
bell stage
10
Q
A
crown stage
11
Q
A
crown stage
12
Q
A
crown stage
13
Q
A
late bell stage
14
Q
when is the bud stage?
A
week 8
15
Q
when is the cap stage?
A
week 11
16
Q
when is the bell stage?
A
week 14
17
Q
A
enamel organ
18
Q
A
dental papilla