30 Questions
What is the role of reduced enamel epithelium in the development of the junctional epithelium?
It guides the development of the junctional epithelium
What is the primary function of Tomes's processes in ameloblasts?
To secrete enamel matrix proteins
What is the name of the process by which the enamel maturation and mineralization occur?
Maturation and mineralization
What is the term for the incremental lines observed in enamel?
Growth Lines of Retzius
What is the primary difference between active and passive eruption?
Forces involved in eruption
What is the name of the cells responsible for enamel formation?
Ameloblasts
What are the three primary germ layers that form during embryogenesis?
Endoderm, Mesoderm, Ectoderm
During embryogenesis, how are the germ layers formed?
Through the formation of the blastula and gastrula
Which facial primordium gives rise to the upper lip in the adult face?
Frontonasal prominence
What is the fate of the pharyngeal arches?
They form the skull and face
Which type of ossification occurs in cartilage models?
Endochondral ossification
What is the mechanism of sutural growth?
Deposition of bone at the sutures
What is the primary function of odontoblasts in dentinogenesis?
To secrete and modify the protein matrix and mineralize the matrix
What is the arrangement of the outer region of the pulp?
Odontoblast layer, cell-free zone, and Raschkow's nerve plexus
What is the composition of the dental pulp?
Odontoblasts, fibroblasts, defense cells, and ground substances
What is the clinical significance of the structure of dentine?
It affects the sensitivity of the tooth
What is the process by which tertiary dentine is formed?
Molecular mechanisms involved in tertiary dentine formation
What is the location of the dental pulp?
Within the rigid encasement of mineralized dentin
What is the main function of the periodontal ligament during tooth support?
To attach the tooth to the surrounding bone
Which type of fibers are attached to the Bundle bone?
Sharpey’s fibers
What is the main difference between the periodontal ligament and gingival tissues?
The periodontal ligament is attached to the tooth, whereas gingival tissues are attached to the bone
What is the function of cementoblasts in the periodontal ligament?
To produce cementum
What is the term for the tissue that surrounds the emerging dental implant and restoration?
Periimplant tissue
What is the main characteristic of embryonic stem cells (ESCs)?
They are pluripotent
What is the primary function of adult/somatic stem cells?
To maintain tissue homeostasis
What is the process of generating Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPSCs) cells?
Reprogramming adult cells into pluripotent cells
What type of stem cells can be found in dental pulp?
DPSCs (Dental Pulp Stem Cells)
What is the term for the process by which dentin repairs itself?
Dentinogenesis
What happens in Dental pulp following injury?
Inflammation and repair
What is the purpose of the Histology Workshop in this course?
To revise Development lectures and Anatomy
Review key concepts in oral and craniofacial developmental biology, including embryogenesis, germ layers, and tissue development. Test your knowledge of embryology and dental tissues with this revision quiz.
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