10. Stages in tooth development
Physiological stages
• growth
• initiation
• proliferation
• histodifferentiation
• morphodifferentiation
• apposition
(stage occurs when the network or
tissue matrix of the tooth is formed)
• eruption
• attrition
(Bud stage)
(cap stage)
(bell stage)
(the advanced bell stage)
(Calcification)
11. It belongs to a series of a
growth lines in tooth enamel
known as the Striae of Retzius