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What layer do neural crest cells Ectoderm
develop from?
At what embryonic age does the 6 weeks
dental lamina begin to develop?
What are the three components of Enamel Organ
the tooth bud? Dental papilla
Dental sac
What are the three morphologic Bud stage
stages of a developing tooth bud? Cap stage
Bell stage
During the bell stage invagination of Stratum intermedium
the epithelium occurs, which layer is
essential for enamel production?
,Which cells does the stellate Ameloblasts
reticulum support and protect?
What do remnants of Hertwig's Rests of Malassez
epithelial root sheath persist as?
What is the origin of the dental Neural crest cells
papilla?
What does the dental papilla Dentin and primordium of pulp
differentiate in to?
What are enamel pearls? Cells of epithelial root sheath that remain attached
to dentin. Differentiate into ameloblasts and
produce enamel
What are the 7 steps (in order) of Initiation
histophyisological differentiation of a Proliferation
tooth bud? Histodifferentiation
Morphodifferentiation
Apposition
Mineralization
Maturation
During which stage of tooth Initiation
development may problems that
lead to anomalies of tooth number
occur?
Which three stages of tooth Proliferation
development encompasses the bud, Histodifferentiation
cap, early bell and late bell? Morphodifferentiation
, Disruptions of proliferation may Size
result in what type of tooth Proportion
anomalies? (4) Numbers
Twinning
Which stage of tooth development Morphodifferentiation
may lead to anomalies of the
enamel, dentin, and cementum?
What is the incidence of 0.3 - 3%
hyperdontia? Males vs females? Males 2:1 females
Is hyperdontia more common in Maxilla 90%
maxilla or mandible? More common Permanent dentition 5x more common that primary
in primary teeth or permanent teeth?
Which permanent teeth are most Third molars
frequently missing? List in order from Mandibular second pre molars
most to least common Maxillary lateral incisors
Maxillary second pre molars
Name 9 syndromes that may be Apert
associated with supernumerary teeth Cleidocranial dysplasia
Gardner syndrome
Crouzon syndrome
Sturge Weber syndrome
Orofacialdigital Syndrome I
Hallermann-Strieff Syndrome - A
Cleft lip and palate
Down syndrome
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Terms in this set (242)
What layer do neural crest cells Ectoderm
develop from?
At what embryonic age does the 6 weeks
dental lamina begin to develop?
What are the three components of Enamel Organ
the tooth bud? Dental papilla
Dental sac
What are the three morphologic Bud stage
stages of a developing tooth bud? Cap stage
Bell stage
During the bell stage invagination of Stratum intermedium
the epithelium occurs, which layer is
essential for enamel production?
,Which cells does the stellate Ameloblasts
reticulum support and protect?
What do remnants of Hertwig's Rests of Malassez
epithelial root sheath persist as?
What is the origin of the dental Neural crest cells
papilla?
What does the dental papilla Dentin and primordium of pulp
differentiate in to?
What are enamel pearls? Cells of epithelial root sheath that remain attached
to dentin. Differentiate into ameloblasts and
produce enamel
What are the 7 steps (in order) of Initiation
histophyisological differentiation of a Proliferation
tooth bud? Histodifferentiation
Morphodifferentiation
Apposition
Mineralization
Maturation
During which stage of tooth Initiation
development may problems that
lead to anomalies of tooth number
occur?
Which three stages of tooth Proliferation
development encompasses the bud, Histodifferentiation
cap, early bell and late bell? Morphodifferentiation
, Disruptions of proliferation may Size
result in what type of tooth Proportion
anomalies? (4) Numbers
Twinning
Which stage of tooth development Morphodifferentiation
may lead to anomalies of the
enamel, dentin, and cementum?
What is the incidence of 0.3 - 3%
hyperdontia? Males vs females? Males 2:1 females
Is hyperdontia more common in Maxilla 90%
maxilla or mandible? More common Permanent dentition 5x more common that primary
in primary teeth or permanent teeth?
Which permanent teeth are most Third molars
frequently missing? List in order from Mandibular second pre molars
most to least common Maxillary lateral incisors
Maxillary second pre molars
Name 9 syndromes that may be Apert
associated with supernumerary teeth Cleidocranial dysplasia
Gardner syndrome
Crouzon syndrome
Sturge Weber syndrome
Orofacialdigital Syndrome I
Hallermann-Strieff Syndrome - A
Cleft lip and palate
Down syndrome
