further dental development- Development of Root and Supporting Structures

Question 1

when does development of the root take place in a tooth?

Answer 1

after the crown has formed

Question 2

for the root to be formed it Involves interactions between what?

Answer 2

Dental Follicle
the Epithelial Root Sheath
the Dental Papilla

Question 3

what is the epithelial root sheath? (Hertwig’s Sheath)

Answer 3

Outer enamel epithelium and inner enamel epithelium come together

Question 4

where does the Hertwigs sheath start?

Answer 4

Amelocementinal Junction

Question 5

how are single roots grown in teeth?

Answer 5

Tube-like down growth, enclosing tube of dentine and pulp

Question 6

how are multi roots grown in teeth?

Answer 6

Develop in the same way until furcation area

Question 7

how long does it take for root completion to occur?

Answer 7

3 years for root completion to occur

Question 8

what is the dental follicle responsible for?

Answer 8

formation of -
alveolar bone
periodontal ligament
cementum

Question 9

what is the Cementum responsible for?

Answer 9

support tooth structures such as periodontal ligament

Question 10

what is the alveolar process?

Answer 10

bony trench where the tooth
germ sits

Question 11

what is the periodontal ligament?

Answer 11

Attachment of tooth to bone
Forms from the dental follicle