Primary Tooth Exfoliation from Bone Flashcards
1
Q
the primary responsibility of the tooth exfoliating is?
A
Osteoclasts and odontoclasts
both tissue destroying cell types
2
Q
Osteoclasts
A
bone destroying cells
3
Q
odontoclasts
A
dentin destroying cells
4
Q
what is the activity of the osteoclasts and odontoclasts?
A
will stimulate odontoblasts and cementoblasts
5
Q
by stimulating odontoblasts and cementoblasts what does it result?
A
creates loosening and tightening of primary teeth soon to be lost
