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+ | Cementoblasts are cells in the enamel organ which forms the tooth. They secrete [[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|cementum]]. | ||
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+ | ==Properties== | ||
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+ | *Epithelial cells near the distal end of the cup | ||
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+ | *Become follicle cells | ||
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+ | *Synthesise [[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|cementum]] which mostly contains collagen I | ||
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+ | *[[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|Cementum]] surrounds the [[Dentine - Anatomy & Physiology|dentine]] of the [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] | ||
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+ | *[[Cementum - Anatomy & Physiology|Cementum]] is acellular and not readily absorbed. |
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Introduction
Cementoblasts are cells in the enamel organ which forms the tooth. They secrete cementum.
Properties
- Epithelial cells near the distal end of the cup
- Become follicle cells
- Synthesise cementum which mostly contains collagen I
- Cementum is acellular and not readily absorbed.