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| + | ==Introduction== | ||
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| + | Odontoblasts are cells in the enamel organ which forms the tooth. They secrete [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]]. | ||
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| + | ==Properties== | ||
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| + | [[Image:Odontoblast Histology.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Odontoblast Histology - Copywright RVC 2008]] | ||
| + | *Derived from mesenchyme | ||
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| + | *Single layer of elongated columnar cells | ||
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| + | *At dental-pulp border | ||
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| + | *Secrete [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] which is a mineralised matrix of collagen I, [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] and proteins | ||
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| + | *Outer layer of the dental papilla | ||
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| + | *The first layer of [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] is formed on the enamel organ. As production increases, the odontoblasts are displaced from the [[Enamel - Anatomy & Physiology|enamel]] | ||
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| + | *It is a major part of the tooth structure and is produced continually by the odontoblasts. | ||
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| + | *Rate of [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] synthesis is increased during repair as it is innervated (but still acellular). | ||
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Introduction
Odontoblasts are cells in the enamel organ which forms the tooth. They secrete dentine.
Properties
- Derived from mesenchyme
- Single layer of elongated columnar cells
- At dental-pulp border
- Outer layer of the dental papilla
- The first layer of dentine is formed on the enamel organ. As production increases, the odontoblasts are displaced from the enamel
- It is a major part of the tooth structure and is produced continually by the odontoblasts.
- Rate of dentine synthesis is increased during repair as it is innervated (but still acellular).