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Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 00:13, 27 March 2011
, 00:13, 27 March 2011→Cementum
'''Cementum''' is synthesised by '''[[Cementoblasts - Anatomy & Physiology|cementoblasts]]'''. It is calcified tissue and lacks regular organisation. Collagen fibres extend from the cementum into the '''[[Periodontal ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|periodontal ligament]]''' to fasten the tooth in its socket. '''Cementum''' is relatively immune to pressure erosion, therefore the tooth can be be romedelled in its socket.
'''Cementum''' is synthesised by '''[[Cementoblasts - Anatomy & Physiology|cementoblasts]]'''. It is calcified tissue and lacks regular organisation. Collagen fibres extend from the cementum into the '''[[Periodontal ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|periodontal ligament]]''' to fasten the tooth in its socket. '''Cementum''' is relatively immune to pressure erosion, therefore the tooth can be be romedelled in its socket.
===Pulp===
Pulp fills the dental cavity. It is a delicate connective tissue bordering the [[Odontoblasts - Anatomy & Physiology|odontoblast]] layer. It is highly vascularised and contains a lymphatic plexus.
Pulp allows pain sensation to thermal, mechanical and chemical stimulants. Most of the nervous supply is sensory, with some vasomotor input.
*'''[[Periodontal ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|Periodontal ligament]]'''
*'''[[Periodontal ligament - Anatomy & Physiology|Periodontal ligament]]'''