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==Introduction==
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Ameloblasts are cells in the enamel organ which forms the tooth. They secrete [[Enamel|enamel]].
 
 
 
 
 
==Properties==
 
 
 
[[Image:Ameloblast Histology.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ameloblast Histology - Copywright RVC 2008]]
 
*Epithelial cells
 
 
 
*Lines the inner surface of the enamel organ
 
 
 
*Derived from epithelium
 
 
 
*Synthesises [[Enamel|enamel]] which forms the [[Crown|crown]] of each tooth
 
 
 
*Maintains connections with the newly synthesised [[Enamel|enamel]] through cellular projections called Thomes' fibres
 
 
 
*[[Enamel|Enamel]] is acellular so once the connection with the ameloblasts via the Thomes' fibres is lost (upon eruption), [[Enamel|enamel]] matrix cannot be remodelled
 
 
 
*A single layer of very long columnar cells
 
 
 
*Hexagonal in cross section
 
 
 
*Elongated basally sited nuclei
 
 
 
[[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
 
[[Category:To Do - A&P]]
 

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