L38. Cementum Flashcards
1
Q
What does cementum cover? What is it similar in structure to?
A
Covers root dentine with a similar structure to bone (collagen matrix)
2
Q
What does cementum provide attachment for?
A
periodontal fibres
3
Q
Name the 2 types of cementum
A
cellular cementum
acellular cementum
4
Q
Describe 3 features of cellular cementum.
A
contains cementocytes
formed later (secondary cementum)
present in apical root and furcation regions
5
Q
Describe 3 features of acellular cementum.
A
no cells
usually adjacent to dentine
formed first (primary cementum)
6
Q
What are sharpey’s fibres and where are they found?
A
found at the ends of periodontal ligament fibres which are embedded in the alveolar bone and cementum.
