Cementoblasts - Anatomy & Physiology

ALIMENTARY SYSTEM ANATOMY OF THE ENAMEL ORGAN

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 surrounds the dentine of the root

• Cementum is acellular and not readily absorbed.