Tooth Development I

Question 1

What two types of cells give rise to teeth?

Answer 1

ectomesenchymal cells and epithelial cells

Question 2

At what point in early embryonic development do teeth start to develop?

Answer 2

6 weeks

Question 3

Developing the maxilla is called ______.

Answer 3

maxillary process

Question 4

Developing the mandible is called ______.

Answer 4

mandibular process

Question 5

Maxillary and mandibular processes are lined by _______.

Answer 5

oral epithelium

Question 6

What are the 6 stages of tooth development?

Answer 6

1. bud stage
2. cap stage
3. bell stage
4. appositional stage
5. root formation
6. eruption

Question 7

Bud-like outgorwth from dental lamina is called ____.

Answer 7

bud stage

Question 8

Further epthelial growth is called _____.

Answer 8

cap stage

Question 9

Histo- and morpho-differentiation is called _________.

Answer 9

bell stage

Question 10

Formation of enamel and dentin of crown is called ______.

Answer 10

appositional stage

Question 11

Formation of dentin and cementum of root is called _____.

Answer 11

root formation

Question 12

Permanent teeth development begins at what stage of primary tooth development?

Answer 12

Cap stage