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What is the primary role of dentine in the structure of the tooth?
What is the primary role of dentine in the structure of the tooth?
Which type of dentine is typically formed after tooth eruption?
Which type of dentine is typically formed after tooth eruption?
Which cells are primarily responsible for the formation of dentine?
Which cells are primarily responsible for the formation of dentine?
What is a clinical significance of tertiary dentine?
What is a clinical significance of tertiary dentine?
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How does the composition of dentine primarily contribute to its overall function?
How does the composition of dentine primarily contribute to its overall function?
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In terms of embryonic origin, dentine is derived from which type of cells?
In terms of embryonic origin, dentine is derived from which type of cells?
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Which possible condition does not closely relate to dentine in the context of clinical health?
Which possible condition does not closely relate to dentine in the context of clinical health?
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What characterizes primary dentine compared to secondary and tertiary dentine?
What characterizes primary dentine compared to secondary and tertiary dentine?
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What is the primary difference between tertiary dentine and secondary dentine?
What is the primary difference between tertiary dentine and secondary dentine?
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Study Notes
Dentine Histology
- Location: Bulk of the tooth, inside the enamel
- Formation: Dentinogenesis - formed by odontoblasts
- Embryonic Origin: Neural crest cells
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Clinical Significance:
- Caries identification
- Hypersensitivity
- Restorative Bonding and Materials
- Pathology and Repair of infected dentine
- Radiographic interpretation
- Pulp health and treatment
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Key Benefits of Understanding Dentine:
- Differentiate between healthy and abnormal dentine
- Improve clinical assessment, diagnosis, management and advice
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Explore the key aspects of dentine histology, including its formation through dentinogenesis and significance in dental health. Understand the clinical relevance of dentine in areas such as caries identification, hypersensitivity, and restorative bonding. This quiz aims to enhance your comprehension of healthy versus abnormal dentine and its implications for clinical practice.
