Cementoblasts

Question 1. Cementoblasts.
Answer:

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All types of cementum are produced by cementoblasts which are derived either from HERS or from the dental follicle.
Cementum formation is preceded by the formation of the HERS followed by the deposition of dentin along the inner aspect of this sheath.
Later, fenestrations occur in the root sheath.
Cementoblast derived from HERS come in contact with dentin and lay down ground substance and collagen fibrils forming acellular cementum.
Later, cellular cementum is deposited over it.
This cellular cementum is formed by cementoblasts which differentiate from the dental follicle

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Question 2. Intermediate cementum.
Answer:

It is a zone separating dentin from cementum.
It is also known as the Hyaline layer of Hopewell and Smith.
It usually occurs in the apical half of the roots of molar teeth.
It does not exhibit characteristic features of either dentin or cementum.
It is a continuous layer.
It contains an amorphous layer of non-collagenous material.
It might seal the sensitive root dentin.

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