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_______ is the study of prenatal development.
_______ is the study of prenatal development.
Embryology
_____ is the study of the structure and function of tissues on a microscopic level.
_____ is the study of the structure and function of tissues on a microscopic level.
Histology
_____ begins at the start of pregnancy and continues until birth.
_____ begins at the start of pregnancy and continues until birth.
Prenatal Development
The __________ extends from the beginning of the second week to the end of the eighth week.
The __________ extends from the beginning of the second week to the end of the eighth week.
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The union of the male sperm and the ovum of the female is ________.
The union of the male sperm and the ovum of the female is ________.
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_________ teeth are permanent teeth with primary predecessors; examples are the anterior teeth and premolars.
_________ teeth are permanent teeth with primary predecessors; examples are the anterior teeth and premolars.
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The tissues that support the teeth in the alveolar bone are ______.
The tissues that support the teeth in the alveolar bone are ______.
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Enamel-forming cells are _____.
Enamel-forming cells are _____.
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_______ are dentin-forming cells.
_______ are dentin-forming cells.
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_______ are cementum-forming cells.
_______ are cementum-forming cells.
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Cells that resorb cementum are ________.
Cells that resorb cementum are ________.
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_______ are cells that resorb bone.
_______ are cells that resorb bone.
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The normal process of shedding primary teeth is ______.
The normal process of shedding primary teeth is ______.
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Oral mucosa is made up of _________________.
Oral mucosa is made up of _________________.
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Oral mucosa that covers the hard palate, dorsum of the tongue, and gingiva is ____________.
Oral mucosa that covers the hard palate, dorsum of the tongue, and gingiva is ____________.
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Name the first period of prenatal development.
Name the first period of prenatal development.
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Which period of prenatal development is the most critical?
Which period of prenatal development is the most critical?
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The embryonic layer that differentiates into cartilage, bones, and muscles is _________________.
The embryonic layer that differentiates into cartilage, bones, and muscles is _________________.
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Which branchial arch forms the bones, muscles, nerves of the face, and the lower lip?
Which branchial arch forms the bones, muscles, nerves of the face, and the lower lip?
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Which branchial arch forms the side and front of the neck?
Which branchial arch forms the side and front of the neck?
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The hard and soft palates are formed by the union of the primary and secondary _______.
The hard and soft palates are formed by the union of the primary and secondary _______.
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When does the development of the human face occur?
When does the development of the human face occur?
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At birth, how many teeth are in various stages of development?
At birth, how many teeth are in various stages of development?
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What factor can have a prenatal influence on dental development?
What factor can have a prenatal influence on dental development?
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Name the process for the laying down or adding of bone.
Name the process for the laying down or adding of bone.
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Name the process of bone loss or removal.
Name the process of bone loss or removal.
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Growth, calcification, and _________ are the three primary periods in tooth formation.
Growth, calcification, and _________ are the three primary periods in tooth formation.
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The final stage in the growth period is the _______.
The final stage in the growth period is the _______.
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What is formed in the occlusal surface when multiple cusps join together?
What is formed in the occlusal surface when multiple cusps join together?
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What is the name of the process by which teeth move into a functional position in the oral cavity?
What is the name of the process by which teeth move into a functional position in the oral cavity?
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The portion of a tooth that is visible in the mouth is the _______.
The portion of a tooth that is visible in the mouth is the _______.
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The cementoenamel junction is located ___________.
The cementoenamel junction is located ___________.
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The hardest substance in the human body is ________.
The hardest substance in the human body is ________.
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What is the name of the largest mineral component in enamel?
What is the name of the largest mineral component in enamel?
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Pain is transmitted through dentin by way of _______.
Pain is transmitted through dentin by way of _______.
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The type of dentin that is also known as reparative dentin is _________.
The type of dentin that is also known as reparative dentin is _________.
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The pulp is made up of _______.
The pulp is made up of _______.
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What type of cells form the intracellular substance of the pulp?
What type of cells form the intracellular substance of the pulp?
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The primary function of the periodontal ligament is _________.
The primary function of the periodontal ligament is _________.
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Which type of oral mucosa forms the inside of the cheeks, lips, and soft palate?
Which type of oral mucosa forms the inside of the cheeks, lips, and soft palate?
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Study Notes
Embryology and Histology Basics
- Embryology is the study of prenatal development.
- Histology focuses on the structure and function of tissues at a microscopic level.
- Prenatal development starts at conception and ends at birth.
Key Developmental Periods
- Embryonic period spans from the beginning of the second week to the end of the eighth week, which is critical for development.
- Preimplantation period is the first phase of prenatal development.
Conception and Tooth Development
- Conception is the union of male sperm and female ovum.
- Succedaneous teeth are permanent teeth that replace primary predecessors, e.g., anterior teeth and premolars.
- Exfoliation is the natural process of shedding primary teeth.
Supporting Structures and Cells
- Periodontium is the tissue that supports teeth within the alveolar bone.
- Ameloblasts are responsible for enamel formation, while odontoblasts form dentin and cementoblasts are for cementum.
Bone Resorption and Formation
- Cementoclasts resorb cementum, while osteoclasts are involved in bone resorption.
- Bone deposition refers to the process of adding bone.
Oral Mucosa Types
- Oral mucosa consists of stratified squamous epithelium.
- Masticatory mucosa covers areas like the hard palate and dorsum of the tongue, important for chewing.
- Lining mucosa is found inside the cheeks, lips, and soft palate.
Face and Palate Development
- The development of the human face occurs between the fifth and eighth weeks of gestation.
- The hard and soft palates develop from the union of primary and secondary palates.
Dental Development Insights
- By birth, there are 44 teeth in various stages of development.
- Genetics and environmental factors significantly influence prenatal dental development.
Tooth Formation Processes
- Tooth formation involves growth, calcification, and eruption.
- The bell stage represents the final stage in the growth period of teeth.
Tooth Structure and Composition
- The clinical crown is the part of the tooth visible in the mouth.
- The cementoenamel junction is situated between the cementum and enamel.
- Enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, has calcium as its largest mineral component.
Pain and Dentin
- Pain signals are transmitted through dentin via dentinal tubules.
- Tertiary dentin, also known as reparative dentin, forms in response to stimuli.
The Dental Pulp and Supporting Tissues
- The dental pulp contains blood vessels and nerves essential for tooth vitality.
- Fibroblasts create the intracellular substance of the pulp.
- The primary function of the periodontal ligament is to support, maintain, and retain teeth.
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