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What is the process of forming the dental cementum called?
What is the process of forming the dental cementum called?
- Dentinogenesis
- Alveolar bone development
- Periodontal ligament formation
- Cementogenesis (correct)
During which of the following processes does the dentin of the tooth root form?
During which of the following processes does the dentin of the tooth root form?
- Periodic ligament formation
- Cementogenesis
- Radicular pulp formation
- Dentinogenesis (correct)
Which structure is formed after the establishment of the root dentin?
Which structure is formed after the establishment of the root dentin?
- Radicular pulp (correct)
- Cementum
- Periodontal ligament
- Alveolar bone
What role does the periodontal ligament serve in relation to tooth structure?
What role does the periodontal ligament serve in relation to tooth structure?
Which of the following is a clinical implication related to the development of alveolar bone?
Which of the following is a clinical implication related to the development of alveolar bone?
What is the primary tissue formed during the process of cementogenesis?
What is the primary tissue formed during the process of cementogenesis?
What is the primary role of the apical foramen in a tooth?
What is the primary role of the apical foramen in a tooth?
Which process is responsible for the formation of the tooth's internal pulp?
Which process is responsible for the formation of the tooth's internal pulp?
What occurs if the epithelial root sheath continuity breaks before dentine forms?
What occurs if the epithelial root sheath continuity breaks before dentine forms?
What role does Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath play in root development?
What role does Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath play in root development?
What is the major function of the periodontal ligament?
What is the major function of the periodontal ligament?
Which structure's remnants may lead to the formation of periodontal cysts?
Which structure's remnants may lead to the formation of periodontal cysts?
Why do ameloblasts not differentiate to form enamel on the root?
Why do ameloblasts not differentiate to form enamel on the root?
How does dentinogenesis contribute to tooth structure?
How does dentinogenesis contribute to tooth structure?
What happens to pulpal root canals with age?
What happens to pulpal root canals with age?
What is the clinical significance of the apical foramen?
What is the clinical significance of the apical foramen?
How can enamel pearls affect periodontal disease treatment?
How can enamel pearls affect periodontal disease treatment?
Which of the following statements about alveolar bone development is true?
Which of the following statements about alveolar bone development is true?
At what stage does the embryology of the root begin?
At what stage does the embryology of the root begin?
The epithelial rests of Malassez are significant in which area?
The epithelial rests of Malassez are significant in which area?
What is a potential clinical implication of having accessory root canals?
What is a potential clinical implication of having accessory root canals?
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Study Notes
Embryology of the Root and Supporting Structures
- The embryology of the root and its supportive structures begins after the crown development is complete
- The process starts at the base of the crown and continues down to the apical foramen
- It occurs after active tooth eruption is complete
Processes Involved in the Development of the Root
- The stages of development involve:
- Dentinogenesis
- Pulp formation
- Cementogenesis
- Periodontal ligament formation
- Osteogenesis
Tissues of the Root and Supporting Structures
- The tissues that form during the developmental processes are:
- Root dentine
- Radicular pulp
- Cementum
- Periodontal ligament
- Alveolar bone
Hertwig’s Epithelial Root Sheath (HERS)
- HERS forms from the cervical loop and determines the root's shape
- It's composed of the inner and outer enamel epithelium, but it does not differentiate further
- The apical foramen forms at the base of the root, providing a path for blood vessels, nerves, and lymph to supply the pulp
Root Canals
- These are spaces where the radicular pulp forms in the root
- Initially wide and open, they narrow over time, which potentially allows a young tooth to survive pulpal injury
Accessory Root Canals
- These form when the continuity of the epithelial root sheath breaks before dentin formation, leaving a defect in the dentinal tubule leading to the pulp
- They have clinical significance for root canal and periodontal treatments
Epithelial Rests of Malassez (ERM)
- These are remnants of the disintegrated epithelial root sheath found in the periodontal ligament
- They're linked to periodontal cysts and may be involved in periodontal repair and regeneration
Enamel Pearls
- They are formed by remnants of the inner enamel epithelium that can differentiate into ameloblasts
- They occur primarily at the cemento-enamel junction and in furcation areas
- Have clinical significance in the treatment of periodontal disease
Why Doesn't Enamel Form on the Tooth Root?
- HERS consists of outer and inner enamel epithelium
- Ameloblasts differentiate from the inner enamel epithelium in crown development
- However, in root development, HERS does not differentiate further, which means no enamel forms on the root.
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