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Cellular Cementum Cellular cementum. Answer: Cellular cementum is formed after the tooth reaches the occlusal plane. It is more irregular It is always thick around the apex Synonym: Secondary cementum. "Understanding cellular cementum through FAQs: Structure, functions, and uses explained" Site: It is more frequent on the apical half of the … [Read more...] about Cellular Cementum

Acellular Cementum "What is acellular cementum? A detailed question and answers guide" Acellular cementum.  Answer: It is first formed cementum. It is formed before the tooth reaches the occlusal plane. Synonym: Primary cementum. Site: It covers the cervical third of the root. "Understanding acellular cementum through FAQs: Structure, function, … [Read more...] about Acellular Cementum

Hypercementosis "What is hypercementosis? A detailed question and answers guide" Question 1. Hypercementosis Answer: It is a prominent thickening of cementum It may be diffuse or circumscribed It may affect all teeth or single tooth Observed often in non-functioning teeth It is characterized by a reduction in the number of Sharpey's fibers embedded in the … [Read more...] about Hypercementosis

The Cementocyte "What is a cementocyte? A detailed question and answers guide" Question 1. Cellular cementum. Answer: It is formed after the tooth reaches the occlusal plane, thus also called secondary cementum. It contains cells containing cementocytes, collagenous matrix, and less mineralized Sharpey fibers. Incremental lines are widely separated and … [Read more...] about The Cementocyte

Hypercementosis: Causes, Symptoms, And Diagnosis "Why is proper understanding of hypercementosis critical for dental practice? Answered" Hypercementosis. Answer: Hypercementosis is the abnormal thickening of the cementum. It may be diffuse or circumscribed. It may affect all teeth or a single tooth or many parts of a single tooth. It is observed often in … [Read more...] about Hypercementosis: Causes, Symptoms, And Diagnosis