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The process of tooth development is referred to as ______.
The process of tooth development is referred to as ______.
odontogenesis
Which of the following are phases of tooth eruption?
Which of the following are phases of tooth eruption?
What is the primary function of the reduced enamel epithelium (REE)?
What is the primary function of the reduced enamel epithelium (REE)?
The REE helps facilitate tooth eruption by fusing with the oral epithelium, allowing the tooth to emerge through the gums, and protects the enamel during this process.
The active eruption phase occurs before the tooth reaches occlusal contact.
The active eruption phase occurs before the tooth reaches occlusal contact.
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What is the mechanism by which primary teeth are shed?
What is the mechanism by which primary teeth are shed?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in tooth movement?
Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in tooth movement?
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What is the role of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in tooth movement?
What is the role of the periodontal ligament (PDL) in tooth movement?
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Post-eruptive tooth movement is only observed during the early stages of tooth eruption.
Post-eruptive tooth movement is only observed during the early stages of tooth eruption.
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The eruption of the permanent tooth that replaces a primary tooth is called the ______ tooth.
The eruption of the permanent tooth that replaces a primary tooth is called the ______ tooth.
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Which of the following movements is primarily attributed to the growth of the jaws?
Which of the following movements is primarily attributed to the growth of the jaws?
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What is the primary mechanism by which teeth compensate for occlusal wear?
What is the primary mechanism by which teeth compensate for occlusal wear?
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The word "eruption" refers to the process by which teeth are formed.
The word "eruption" refers to the process by which teeth are formed.
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During the pre-eruptive phase, tooth movement occurs ______ the alveolar bone.
During the pre-eruptive phase, tooth movement occurs ______ the alveolar bone.
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What is the functional purpose of the eruptive phase of tooth development?
What is the functional purpose of the eruptive phase of tooth development?
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The primary dentition consists of 32 teeth.
The primary dentition consists of 32 teeth.
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The ______ dentition refers to the set of permanent teeth that replaces the primary teeth.
The ______ dentition refers to the set of permanent teeth that replaces the primary teeth.
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Describe the role of odontoblasts in tooth development.
Describe the role of odontoblasts in tooth development.
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The formation of enamel and dentin occurs primarily during the pre-eruptive phase.
The formation of enamel and dentin occurs primarily during the pre-eruptive phase.
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The cells that differentiate into the periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone are derived from the ______.
The cells that differentiate into the periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone are derived from the ______.
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Which of the following accurately describes the movement of the tooth during the intraoral occlusal/incisal movement?
Which of the following accurately describes the movement of the tooth during the intraoral occlusal/incisal movement?
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Explain the role of bone remodeling in tooth eruption and movement.
Explain the role of bone remodeling in tooth eruption and movement.
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The process of tooth eruption is a continuous, uninterrupted process.
The process of tooth eruption is a continuous, uninterrupted process.
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Osteoblasts are responsible for ______ of bone.
Osteoblasts are responsible for ______ of bone.
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What is the primary function of vascular pressure in tooth development and eruption?
What is the primary function of vascular pressure in tooth development and eruption?
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The PDL is a type of epithelial tissue.
The PDL is a type of epithelial tissue.
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Which of the following types of tooth movement is responsible for the alignment of teeth as the jaws grow?
Which of the following types of tooth movement is responsible for the alignment of teeth as the jaws grow?
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Describe the primary function of the "globular mineralization" stage of tooth enamel development.
Describe the primary function of the "globular mineralization" stage of tooth enamel development.
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The shedding of primary teeth occurs before the succedaneous permanent teeth have begun to erupt.
The shedding of primary teeth occurs before the succedaneous permanent teeth have begun to erupt.
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The term "lingual" refers to the ______ surface of a tooth.
The term "lingual" refers to the ______ surface of a tooth.
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Which type of tooth movement is primarily responsible for the mesial drift of teeth in the dental arch?
Which type of tooth movement is primarily responsible for the mesial drift of teeth in the dental arch?
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Describe the difference between the pre-functional and functional eruptive movements.
Describe the difference between the pre-functional and functional eruptive movements.
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The primary function of the active eruption phase is to ensure the tooth reaches its final occlusal position.
The primary function of the active eruption phase is to ensure the tooth reaches its final occlusal position.
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The process of tooth eruption involves the breakdown of the fused epithelial layers by ______ released from the REE.
The process of tooth eruption involves the breakdown of the fused epithelial layers by ______ released from the REE.
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Which of the following cells is responsible for bone resorption during the shedding of primary teeth?
Which of the following cells is responsible for bone resorption during the shedding of primary teeth?
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What is the difference between a tooth that is "lost" and a tooth that is "exfoliated"?
What is the difference between a tooth that is "lost" and a tooth that is "exfoliated"?
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The succedaneous permanent tooth erupts in the same position as the primary tooth it replaces.
The succedaneous permanent tooth erupts in the same position as the primary tooth it replaces.
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The movement of a tooth that occurs after it has reached its functional position in occlusion is called ______ tooth movement.
The movement of a tooth that occurs after it has reached its functional position in occlusion is called ______ tooth movement.
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Which of the following is NOT a category of post-eruptive tooth movement?
Which of the following is NOT a category of post-eruptive tooth movement?
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How does the periodontal ligament ensure the stability of a tooth?
How does the periodontal ligament ensure the stability of a tooth?
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The eruption of permanent teeth always occurs in a consistent order.
The eruption of permanent teeth always occurs in a consistent order.
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The ______ is a specialized structure that is responsible for the formation of cementum.
The ______ is a specialized structure that is responsible for the formation of cementum.
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Which of the following types of tooth movement is most directly related to the continuous wear of teeth during chewing?
Which of the following types of tooth movement is most directly related to the continuous wear of teeth during chewing?
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Study Notes
Tooth Eruption Overview
- Tooth development, or odontogenesis, occurs in stages.
- Dentition describes the natural teeth in the jaws.
- Primary dentition develops from 2 to 6 years of age and has 20 teeth.
- Permanent dentition develops at age 12 and replaces the primary teeth, with 32 teeth.
- Tooth eruption is the process of teeth breaking through the gums.
Learning Objectives
- The relationship between bone, teeth, and root development, and various eruption mechanisms (pre-active, eruptive, post-eruptive).
- Abnormalities in eruption, exfoliation, and occlusions, and their contributing factors (etiologies).
Tooth Eruption Process (Detail 1)
- Tooth eruption is the process by which teeth emerge from the jaws and gums into the mouth.
- Teeth progress through the gums, enter the oral cavity, come into contact with opposing teeth, and function for chewing (mastication).
Tooth Eruption Phases
- Pre-eruptive phase: all movements of primary and permanent tooth crowns. Begins when tooth development begins and finishes when the crowns are completely formed.
- Eruptive phase: Precedes functional movement. The tooth moves within the jawbone to its functional position relative to where its teeth will come in contact with the opposing teeth.
- Post-eruptive phase: The tooth movement after its appearance in the mouth till it reaches its full functional position. This phase includes the positioning of the tooth within the jaw after initial eruption.
Pre-eruptive Phase (Detail 2)
- During this phase, the dental enamel organ differentiates from primitive oral epithelium.
- The dental papilla contains odontoblasts that produce dentin, the dental pulp.
- The dental sac (follicle) forms cementum and alveolar bone.
- The bone cavity surrounds the tooth apex.
- The developing tooth moves within the growing jaw where it is developing.
- The periodontal ligament (PDL) begins to form on the outside of the newly formed cementum.
- Collagen fibers form and organize into bundles that attach to the cementum and alveolar bone (Sharpey's fibers).
Periodontal Ligament (PDL) Development
- The dental sac forms the PDL on the newly formed cementum.
- Collagen fibers organize into bundles attaching to cementum and alveolar bone (Sharpey's fibers).
PDL Fibers During Eruption
- Initially, PDL fibers lack orientation but quickly align obliquely.
- More fibers form a common fiber group with orientation as the tooth erupts.
Eruptive (Pre-Functional) Phase
- Begins with root formation and ends when teeth reach occlusal contact.
- Root formation needs space for elongation of roots.
- Odontoblasts differentiate forming root dentin and pulp tissues.
- Cementum, PDL, and bone development is in progress.
- Bone removal is vital for teeth eruption.
Reduced Enamel Epithelium (REE)
- REE forms after enamel development.
- Fuses with oral epithelium allowing tooth emergence.
- Protects enamel during this process.
- Disintegrates after eruption.
Eruptive (Pre-functional) Phase Movements
- Teeth move within the jawbone towards the oral mucosa.
- The Reduced Enamel Epithelium (REE) fuses with the oral epithelium.
Eruptive (Pre-functional) Phase Penetration
- Tooth crown penetrates the fused epithelial layers.
- The crown's enamel enters the oral cavity.
- The erupting tooth proceeds until it touches the opposing tooth.
Active Eruption
- Occurs after the tooth is functioning.
- Maintains tooth position as jaws continue growing.
- Involves actual vertical movement of the tooth.
- REE appears as flattened cells on the new enamel surface.
- The tooth's eruption occurs as the REE fuses into the oral epithelium.
- Enzymes from the REE disintegrate central part of the fused tissue forming an epithelial tunnel.
- The coronal part of the fused epithelial tissue peels off, leaving the cervical part still attached to the tooth's neck.
Active Eruption (Detail 2)
- Primary teeth shed, process involves osteoclasts and cementoblasts taking over the resorbed bone and root parts.
- Successor permanent tooth emerges lingual to its predecessor.
Post-Eruptive Tooth Movement
- Accommodation for growth occurs as jaws expand (14-18 years).
- Teeth may move position in a process called compensation as the result of occlusal wear where continuous cementum deposition compensates for wear.
- Movement accommodates for wear between teeth in interproximal contact via mesial/proximal drift.
Mechanism of Tooth Movement
- Bone remodeling: Osteoclasts/osteoblasts resorb and form new bone.
- Root formation: Occurs after crown formation, roots lengthen.
- Vascular pressure: Blood flow delivers nutrients/oxygen, removes waste.
- Periodontal ligament (PDL): Connective tissue anchors; remodels & adapts to forces.
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Explore the stages of tooth development and eruption in this comprehensive quiz. Learn about primary and permanent dentition, their respective timelines, and the mechanics of how teeth emerge into the oral cavity. The quiz also covers abnormalities associated with tooth eruption and their underlying causes.
