Development of Tooth - Part 1 (Morphological stages- dental lamina)

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Tooth development is a complex process starting in utero, with the Dental Lamina playing a crucial role in the formation of deciduous and permanent teeth, including the succedaneous teeth and 3rd molars, which begin development at 5 years of age.

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  • The Tooth development process begins in utero, with the oral ectoderm playing a crucial role in determining the future dental arch position through structures like the Dental Lamina and Vestibular Lamina.
  • The formation of the Dental Lamina not only leads to the development of deciduous teeth but also plays a significant role in the creation of permanent molars and succedaneous teeth, showcasing the intricate and interconnected nature of tooth development from early embryonic stages to childhood.

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Recent questions

  • When does tooth development begin?

    In utero at 6 weeks of embryonic life.

  • What determines the future dental arch position?

    The Primary Epithelial Band formed by basal cells.

  • What structure leads to deciduous teeth development?

    Dental Lamina.

  • What is the function of the Successional Lamina?

    Leads to succedaneous teeth development.

  • When does the development of the 3rd molar begin?

    At 5 years of age.

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Tooth development from utero to adulthood

  • Tooth development is a complex process starting in utero, with the oral ectoderm lining the primitive oral cavity at 6 weeks of embryonic life.
  • The Primary Epithelial Band, formed by basal cells of the oral ectoderm, determines the future dental arch position, giving rise to the Dental Lamina and Vestibular Lamina at 7 weeks.
  • The Dental Lamina, a horse-shoe shaped plate, leads to deciduous teeth development and later gives rise to permanent molars through distal extensions.
  • The Dental Lamina also forms the Successional Lamina, leading to succedaneous teeth development, with the last tooth, the 3rd molar, starting its development at 5 years of age.
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