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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]]
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| − | *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|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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| − | [[Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology]]
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| − | [[Category:To Do - A&P]]
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