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What is one of the primary functions of cementum?
How does cementum typically change over time?
What is a notable characteristic of cementum's cellular structure?
What implication does the relationship between the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and cementum have?
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Which aspect of cementum is highlighted in relation to clinical implications?
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What is the critical pH at which hydroxyapatite crystals can start to dissolve?
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What is the primary type of collagen found in the organic content of cementum?
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Which characteristic is associated with acellular cementum?
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How much of the root surface does acellular cementum cover?
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What marks the junction where acellular cementum meets dentine?
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Which type of cementum continues to form throughout the lifecycle of the tooth?
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What is the main characteristic of afibrilar cementum?
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Which component is NOT typically found in the organic content of cementum?
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What is the primary function of acellular extrinsic fibers cementum (AEFC)?
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Where is acellular afibrillar cementum (AAC) primarily located?
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What type of fibers are primarily found in cellular cementum?
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Which component forms the attachment between cementum and the periodontal ligament?
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What describes the characteristics of acellular afibrillar cementum (AAC)?
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Which type of cementum forms more rapidly than primary cementum?
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What is cemetogenesis?
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What substance may be found at the periphery of cellular cementum?
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Which of the following statements about acellular cementum is true?
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What is the orientation of extrinsic fibers in acellular extrinsic fibers cementum?
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What are cementocytes derived from?
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In which area is cellular intrinsic fiber cementum primarily found?
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What is the primary function of cellular cementum?
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Which type of cellular cementum contains both intrinsic and extrinsic fibers?
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Why is cellular cementum thicker in posterior teeth?
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Which of the following statements about cellular intrinsic fiber cementum is false?
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What is one of the roles of deposits of cementum at the apex of teeth?
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Cellular cementum is least likely to be found in which type of tooth?
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What structure embeds cementocytes in cellular cementum?
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What is the primary role of cellular cementum in relation to periodontal disease?
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Where is acellular cementum primarily located in relation to the tooth structure?
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Which factor is NOT associated with hypercementosis?
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How does cementum thickness change with age?
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What percentage of the CEJ is characterized by 'overlap' among teeth?
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What occurs during anatomical repair of cellular cementum?
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What is hypercementosis primarily characterized by?
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The distribution of cementum in teeth is affected by which factor?
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What is the consequence of cementum continuously forming throughout life?
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What is a common clinical implication of hypercementosis?
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Study Notes
Composition
- Cementum is composed of two main components: inorganic material (45-50%) and organic material (50-55%)
- Hydroxyapatite crystals make up the inorganic portion of cementum.
- Cementum begins to dissolve at a critical pH of 6.7
- Collagen fibers are the primary component of the organic material.
- Types I, III, V, VI, XII, and XIV collagen fibers are found in cementum.
- Non-collagenous matrix proteins and water also contribute to cementum's organic content.
Structural Features
- Cementum is classified based on cell presence and fiber type.
- Acellular cementum lacks cells and is typically formed first (primary cementum).
- Cellular cementum contains cementocytes and is formed later (secondary cementum).
- Extrinsic fibers are connected to the periodontal ligament (PDL) and alveolar bone.
- Intrinsic fibers are embedded within the cementum and run parallel to the root surface.
- Acellular afibrillar cementum (AAC) contains no collagen fibers and is found in the cervical region.
- Acellular extrinsic fibers cementum (AEFC) is the most common type of acellular cementum.
- Cellular intrinsic fiber cementum (CIFC) is found in the apical third of roots and interradicular regions.
- Cellular mixed stratified cementum (CMSC) contains both intrinsic and extrinsic fibers.
Acellular Cementum: Functions and Location
- Acellular cementum primarily functions in support and anchorage.
- Extrinsic fibers embed into cementum and alveolar bone, creating Sharpey's fibers that contribute to tooth anchorage.
- Acellular cementum is mainly concentrated in the cervical and middle third of the root, covering 40-70% of the root surface.
Cellular Cementum: Functions and Location
- Cellular cementum forms quickly compared to acellular cementum.
- This process involves cementoblasts, which originate from the dental sac and form cementum through cementogenesis.
- Cementoblasts become trapped in the matrix, transforming into cementocytes.
- Cementoid, an unmineralized matrix, is present at the periphery of cellular cementum.
- Intrinsic fibers are parallel to the root surface and may be joined by extrinsic fibers over time.
- Cellular cementum is primarily located in the apical third of the root and interradicular regions.
Cellular Cementum Functions: Adaption and Repair
- Cellular cementum allows for adaption and repair of the root surface in response to changing needs.
- This includes reshaping the root for tooth movement and deposition of cementum at the apex to compensate for occlusal wear.
- Cellular cementum can also repair resorbed or fractured root surfaces.
Distribution of Cementum
- There is a distinct pattern of cementum distribution along the root:
- Acellular cementum (AEFC) predominates in the cervical region.
- Cellular cementum (CMSC and CIFC) dominates in the apical region.
- Cementum thickness varies based on the type of tooth and its location within the mouth.
Cementum over the Lifecourse
- Cementogenesis continues throughout life.
- Cementum thickens, hardens, and increases in mineral content with age.
Cemento-Enamel Junction (CEJ)
- The CEJ, where cementum and enamel meet, can have different relationships:
- Overlap (most common): cementum covers enamel.
- Gap: a space exists between cementum and enamel.
- Meet: cementum and enamel are juxtaposed.
Structural Abnormalities - Hypercementosis
- Hypercementosis, an excessive deposition of cementum at the apex, can result in thicker roots.
- Possible causes include local factors (trauma or inflammation) and systemic factors (Paget's disease) or unknown causes.
- Clinical implications:
- Can affect single or multiple teeth.
- May cause problems during tooth extraction.
Summary
- Acellular and cellular cementum differ in cell presence and fiber types, contributing to distinct functions.
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Functions of Cementum:
- Anchorage and support
- Adaptation
- Repair
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Clinical Implications:
- Continued growth and deposition throughout life
- Variations in CEJ relationships
- Potential for abnormalities such as hypercementosis
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This quiz explores the composition and structural features of cementum, focusing on its inorganic and organic components, types of collagen fibers, and the classifications based on cell presence and fiber type. Understand the differences between acellular and cellular cementum and their roles in dental anatomy.