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| − | The '''odontoblasts''' are cells in the '''enamel organ''' which forms the tooth. They secrete '''[[Enamel Organ#Dentine|dentine]]'''.
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| − | ==Properties==
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| − | [[Image:Odontoblast Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Odontoblast Histology - Copywright RVC 2008]]
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| − | '''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 '''[[Enamel Organ#Dentine|dentine]]''' which is a mineralised matrix of collagen I, [[Enamel Organ#Dentine|dentine]] and proteins.
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| − | The first layer of [[Enamel Organ#Dentine|dentine]] is formed on the enamel organ. As production increases, the odontoblasts are displaced from the [[Enamel Organ#Enamel|enamel]]. It is a major part of the tooth structure and is produced continually by the odontoblasts. The rate of [[Enamel Organ#Dentine|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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