Root Formation

Root Formation

“What is root formation? A detailed question and answers guide”

Root formation

Answer:

1. Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath (HERS) plays an important role in root formatio
2. HERS consists of the inner and outer epithelial layer
3. It establishes the future cementoenamel junction
4. Root formation occurs after the shape of the crown lias been established
5. The layers of HERS bend at the future CEJ at a right angle to narrow the opening of the developing tooth
6. The rim of the HERS the epithelial diaphragm encloses the primary epithelial layer to initiate differentiation of odontoblasts from ectomesenchyme cells to form dentin of the root
7. The connective tissue of the dental sac surrounding the root sheath proliferates and invades HERS and divides it into a network of epithelial strands
8. The epithelium is moved away from the dentinal surface
9. Due to it connective tissue cells come into contact with the outer surface of the dentin and differentiate into cementoblasts to deposit a layer of cementum over the dentin
10. The wide apical foramen is reduced first to that of diaphragmatic opening and later reduced by apposition of dentin and cementum to the apex of the root

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In this way, a single root is formed For multi-rooted teeth:

• Expansion of the cervical opening of the enamel organ occurs which results in tongue-like extension of the horizontal diaphragm
• Before division, the free ends of the horizontal epithelial flaps grow toward each other and fuse
• The single cervical opening of the enamel organ is then divided into two or three openings
• On the pulpal surface of the dividing epithelial bridges, dentin formation starts and on the periphery, root development occurs in a similar manner as that of single-rooted teeth

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