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Odontoblasts are cells in the enamel organ which forms the tooth. They secrete [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]].

 

The '''odontoblasts''' are cells in the '''enamel organ''' which forms the tooth. They secrete '''[[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]]'''.

==Properties==

==Properties==

[[Image:Odontoblast Histology.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Odontoblast Histology - Copywright RVC 2008]]

[[Image:Odontoblast Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Odontoblast Histology - Copywright RVC 2008]]

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Rate of [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] synthesis is increased during repair as it is innervated (but still acellular).

'''Odontoblasts''' are derived from mesenchyme and are composed of a single layer of elongated columnar cells. They are at the '''dental-pulp border'''. They secrete '''[[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]]''' which is a mineralised matrix of collagen I, [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] and proteins. They are the outer layer of the dental papilla. The first layer of [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] is formed on the enamel organ. As production increases, the odontoblasts are displaced from the [[Enamel|enamel]]. It is a major part of the tooth structure and is produced continually by the odontoblasts. The rate of [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] synthesis is increased during repair as it is innervated (but still acellular).

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