cementum
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- noun
- /sɪˈmɛntəm/
- Specialized
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cemento
- Cementum: Cementum is a layer of hard material that covers the roots.
Examples
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Cementoblasts maintain the cementum around the roots.
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The most common subtype contains equal quantities of calcified material and fibroblastic stroma, where round and lobulated cementum-like masses may spread over the entire lesion.
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Cementum: Cementum is a layer of hard material that covers the roots.
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From a histologic perspective, the term droplets of cementum (or cementicles) is frequently used in defining COF.
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Cementum has gum tissue fibers, called Sharpey fibers, attached to it to hold the tooth in position and to withstand chewing forces.
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(n10) COFs are mixed lesions that contain both cementum-like calcifications and bony materials.
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The cementum is the bony tissue that covers the root of each tooth, anchoring it in the jaw.
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Cementum forms a protective layer around the cementum root, helping it stay securely in place.
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When dental x-rays are taken, the cementum can be seen as the covering over the roots of the teeth.
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Etymology
Cementum comes from the same root as cement, a word for a material used to 'join' or 'hold' things together. So, cementum is the hard layer on the root of a tooth that acts like cement to help keep the tooth steady in the jaw.