5 Questions
What is the purpose of the outer enamel epithelium (OEE)?
Maintains the shape of the enamel organ
Which structure maps out the shape of the root?
Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS)
What is the function of the inner enamel epithelium (IEE)?
Defines the shape of the crown
What is the process by which odontoblasts form dentin?
Dentinogenesis
What is the term for the innermost tissue surrounding the dental papilla?
Pulp
Test your knowledge on the stages of dental development, from enamel organ differentiation to the formation of Hertwig's epithelial root sheath. Understand how different layers like OEE, IEE, and ameloblasts contribute to crown and root formation.
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