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Tooth structure

Rod= prism. Basic unit is enamel rod. Rods run from ADJ to surface.Contain Hydroxyapatite crystals. Outer enamel in deciduous/permanent teeth is APRISMATIC (ie NO prisms) GUMSA Academia

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NO COLLAGEN.

DENTINE

# DENTINAL TUBULES: Contains dentinal fluid. Odontoblast process. Unmyelinated nerve terminal. Dendritic cell. GUMSA Academia

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Peritubular dentine most mineralised Primary dentine most prominent Secondary dentine formed after root formation is complete and the tooth has erupted. Growth causes pulp chamber to decrease with size. Tertiary dentine formed as reaction to external stimulus (peritubular ) deposited rapidly, irregular. Dentinal tubules widen and converge near the pulp. Path of migration of odontoblasts.

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Cell rich zone contains fibroblasts and undiff mesenchymal cells Cell free zone rich in capillary and nerve networks Odontoblasts pseudostratified layer (due to central migration of odontoblasts with age. Preserve pulp well being. FUNCTIONS- Nutrition, dentine growth, dentine repair, defence.

PULP
Connective tissue core of tooth Cells: odontoblasts, fibroblasts, defence cells Nerves, blood vessels and lymphatics EC COMPONENT- fibres (collagen) and matrix FUNCTIONS SEE DENTINOPULPAL COMPLEX

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Cementum
Covers root dentine. Similar to bone structure (MAXWELL!). provides some attachment for periodontal fibres. Cementum avascular and no innervations.

Thicker at apex. Sharpeys fibres strong collagenous fibres. Terminal ends of PDL insert into

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Sharpeys fibres: Attach tooth to jaw. Transmit biting forces to alveolar bones. Protect apical vessels and nerves.

Oral environment

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Ach on M3 receptors. Increase calcium ion concentration then open chloride ion channel Gap junction permeable to sodium ions and water (not found anywhere else?)

Buffering bicarbonate. Dilution not much effect.

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