embryology of the crown

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What is the primary function of ameloblasts during tooth development?

Formation of dentine

Initiation of pulp formation

Secretion of enamel matrix proteins (correct)

Regulation of dental papilla formation

During which stage of amelogenesis does the maturation of enamel occur?

Maturation stage (correct)

Cap stage

Bell stage

Secretory stage

Which tissue is primarily produced by odontoblasts?

Cementum

Enamel

Pulp

Dentine (correct)

What is a significant consequence of disturbances in the dentinogenesis process?

Defective dentine structure Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically associated with the enamel matrix during amelogenesis?

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

What structural feature do ameloblasts develop during the secretory stage?

Tomes' process Signup and view all the answers

During the maturation stage of amelogenesis, what is the primary function of ameloblasts?

Mineralizing the enamel matrix Signup and view all the answers

Which components make up the enamel matrix?

Organic proteins and inorganic crystal minerals Signup and view all the answers

What occurs to the Ameloblasts once they reach the full thickness of enamel?

They stop secretion and begin maturation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of odontoblasts in tooth development?

Forming dentine Signup and view all the answers

How does dentinogenesis differ from amelogenesis?

Dentinogenesis continues throughout life Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the process of amelogenesis?

The formation of dentine Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the transition stage of ameloblast activity?

They retract the Tomes' process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the pre-dentine matrix secreted by odontoblasts?

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

During dentinogenesis, in which direction do odontoblasts travel?

Towards the dental pulp Signup and view all the answers

What type of dental tissue is formed from ectomesenchyme cells in the central dental papilla?

Coronal pulp Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the process of dentinogenesis is true?

Dentin can repair itself by forming secondary and tertiary dentine. Signup and view all the answers

What triggers odontoblasts to form secondary and tertiary dentine?

Stimuli and sensations Signup and view all the answers

Which structure do odontoblasts have that extends into the predentine and dentine?

Odontoblast process Signup and view all the answers

What is the mineral content of the pre-dentine matrix during dentinogenesis?

70-75% inorganic Signup and view all the answers

What role do ameloblasts play in the dental development process?

They secrete the enamel matrix. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dentinogenesis

Starts at the basement membrane - the future dento-enamel junction (DEJ)
Odontoblasts secrete pre-dentine matrix, largely of collagen
Pre-dentine matrix is mineralised/hardened in spheres to 70-75% inorganic
Odontoblasts travel inwards, in the opposite direction to the ameloblasts, eventually ending up at the border of the pulp
Odontoblasts have a cytoplasmic extension embedded into the predentine and dentine called an odontoblast process
Odontoblasts live for the life of the tooth, picking up stimuli and sensations that trigger odontoblasts to form secondary and tertiary dentine
Dentine is able to repair itself

Amelogenesis

Ameloblasts travel outwards towards the tooth surface
Ameloblasts secrete enamel matrix in a highly specialised way during the secretory stage:
- Develop a Tomes’ process
- Tomes’ process secretes enamel matrix
- Enamel matrix is a mix of organic - proteins and inorganic - crystal minerals
Ameloblasts move away from the forming dentine in the opposite direction to the odontoblasts
Ameloblasts change during the Transition stage:
- Retract their Tomes’ process
- Stop secreting enamel matrix and shift to maturing it
During the Maturation stage, ameloblasts mineralise/harden the secreted enamel matrix to 96%
- It uses specialised proteins to harden it
- The inorganic crystals grow in size
Amelogenesis is complete. The ameloblasts function shifts to a protective stage ready for eruption

Coronal Pulp Formation

During dentinogenesis, the ectomesenchyme cells in the central of the dental papilla form the pulp tissue in the crown - coronal pulp
Blood vessels, lymph tissue, nerves, fibroblasts, stem cells, and collagen form.

Dentinogenesis Overview

Dentinogenesis is the process of dentine formation
Starts before amelogenesis
Continues throughout life
Similar to the secretory and maturation stages of amelogenesis with some distinct differences
Odontoblasts are the cells that form dentine and continue to live throughout the life of the tooth

Process, Patterns and Timings

Amelogenesis
- Cell functions and lifecycle: Ameloblast
- Tissues formed and link to clinical significance of disturbances in the process: Enamel
Dentinogenesis
- Cell functions and lifecycle: Odontoblast
- Tissues formed and link to clinical significance of disturbances in the process: Dentine
Pulp Formation
- Cell functions and lifecycle: Dental Papilla
- Tissues formed and link to clinical significance of disturbances in the process: Coronal Pulp

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This quiz covers the fundamental processes of dentinogenesis and amelogenesis, focusing on the roles of odontoblasts and ameloblasts. Learn how these specialized cells contribute to the formation and repair of dentin and enamel in teeth. Get ready to test your knowledge on tooth development!