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tootth development
1.
2. Introduction
Embryonic origin of dental tissue
Primary epithelial band
Initiation – Dental lamina
- Fate od dental lamina
– Vestibular Lamina
– Clinical Aspects
Proliferation – Bud stage
– Cap stage
– Clinical Aspects
Histodifferentiation/ – Early bell stage
Morphogenesis
Advanced bell stage – Clinical Aspects
Apposition – Clinical Aspects
3. Crown maturation
Root formation – Root sheath
- Single root
- Multiple root
- Clinical Aspects
Development of supporting structures
Development of primary and permanent teeth
Successional and accessional tooth development
Establishment of oral and aboral axis
Control of tooth germ position
Patterning of dentition
Conclusion
4. Introduction
• In human beings, 20 deciduous and 32 permanent teeth develop from the
interaction between the oral epithelium cells and the underlying mesenchymal cells.
• The basic developmental process is similar for all teeth but each evolving tooth
develops as an anatomically distinct unit.
• Teeth are unique and unusual organs in many respects.
• In humans they are nonessential, but in all other animal species they are
absolutely required for survival.
• In addition, their preservation in the fossil record makes them indispensable for
understanding mammalian and in particular human evolution.
5. • Thus the tooth organ represents an advantageous system in which to study not only
its own development but also developmental pathways, in general.
• The five major conserved signaling pathways that intervene in these events are
(1) bone morphogenetic protein (BMP),
(2) fibroblast growth factor, (FgF),
(3) sonic hedgehog (Shh),
(4) Wingless-related integration site (Wnt),
(5) Ectodysplasin A (Eda).
6. GROWTH FACTORS
These were primarily important for signaling of various developmental steps.
The behaviour of another cell in its vicinity or an autocrine affect would be
initiated by one cell through signaling of these growth factors molecules per se.
Thus, these signaling molecules were vital in development.
MAJOR GROWTH FACTOR PRESENT IN TOOTH DEVELOPMENT
Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF)
Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
Transforming Growth Factor (TGF)
Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) – Member of TGF-β
Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF)
7. Fibroblast Growth Factor
FGF belongs to a large family of heparin binding proteins that were
known to mediate the growth and differentiation of cells from a wide
variety of developmental origins.
At the time of odontogenic initiation this expression becomes restricted to
the area of the presumptive dental epithelium and persists until the
beginning of bud stage.
An important role by this factor was found in the differentiation of
ameloblasts as FGF4 and FGF9 were revealed in the inner enamel
epithelium .
Various evidences relevant to role of FGF have greater significance in
understanding the value of its presence in tooth development
8. Epidermal Growth Factor
EGF is very important for signaling and synergistic effect of different
factors.
It has got a vivid role in development of an embryo and highly
essential for interaction between key players of development .
EGF signaling would be responsible for activation of major tissues like
submandibular glands and further studies in this direction could hold
better results .
Another suggestion was that EGF and EGFR has specific values in
development. Evidences pointed to the fact that EGF would be co-
relating and important factor in development
9. Transforming Growth factor
TGF and its receptor Edar were involved in multiple signaling systems
during developmental regulative mechanisms .
Another idea was that TGF-β and Shh signaling from Hertwig's
epithelial root sheath induces the differentiation of root progenitor cells
and thereby has a direct control in modulating and transforming the
formation of odontoblasts.
Several studies had evidences for contribution of this factor in
development .
It was also established that during tooth morphogenesis, TGF-β
signaling controls odontoblast maturation and dentin formation .
10. Bone Morphogenetic Proteins
Large family of dimeric proteins within the TGF beta super family of
cytokines consist of BMPs.
Wide range of signaling functions that mediate tissue interactions during
development were mediated through this factor.
For example, the expression pattern of BMP-4 shifts from the epithelium
to condensing dental mesenchyme at the same time when the inductive
potential for odontogenesis shifts from epithelium to mesenchyme.
It has a vital significance in modulating TGF signaling between tissues
that lead to differentiation of odontoblasts.
Evidences revealed that BMP had enormous significance in governing
future teeth characteristics
11. Genetic factors
The size, shape and structure of teeth and also position of teeth were
determined by genes present in the region.
Majority of the genes were central regulations of development that are
associated with interactions between cells.
The pathway includes genes encoding the actual signals, their receptors and
mediators of signaling pathways and transcription factors.
These genes primarily were associated with major interactions and process
involved in development and maturation of teeth namely Msx gene, Pax
gene, Shh gene, Wnt/ beta – Catenin signaling, Cbfa-1 gene
12. Muscle Segment Homeobox
This homeobox gene was the first gene demonstrated which was essential
for development of tooth in mice.
The significance of the gene was recognized in the fact that Msx1 creates
modulation to cap stage through various stages of ectomesenchyme
proliferation and condensation .
Mice defects for Msx 1 and 2 results in failure of epithelial mesenchymal
interactions and defects like anodontia or hypodontia and cleft palate occur.
13. Muscle Segment Homeobox
In humans, the cap stage of primary tooth in development has expression
of Msx-1 restricted to the dental papilla mesenchyme .
It was suggested that they regulate dental mesenchyme proliferation The
anomalous expression of Msx-2 was reserved to mesenchyme of tooth
forming sites
14. Pax Gene
This paired homeobox gene is a nine-member family and plays a key role
during embryogenesis and the significant contribution of this multifaceted
gene was unveiled during its expression in some stem cells and mature cells
of adult.
It also functions as transcription factor present in mesenchyme.
Zhao M et al., investigated the presence of Pax in dental mesenchyme and
during arrest of tooth development .
15. Pax Gene
Bhatt S et al., has studied upon the anchor laid by this special gene in
governing the signals needed for neural crest differentiation and further
maturation .
Paixao-Cortes VR et al., extensively examined the potential and presence
in various processes and its structure .
Several studies by authors investigated the pivotal axis laid down by this
gene in tooth formation and thus agenesis was given supreme importance
16. Sonic Hedgehog
It was expressed in molar tooth germ and in enamel knot. It spreads
along inner enamel epithelium and implies expression of gene in enamel
knot, a signaling centre.
Shh pathway was one of the vital cog in embryonic development.
Evaluative evidences clinched that Shh signaling and variants
supplement the nuances of the development process by implicating that
they predominantly determines the growth of facial structures especially
palate which was further depending upon epithelial mesenchymal
interactions .
17. Sonic Hedgehog
Relation between FGF and Shh signaling was studied for better realization
of the pathway . Further, this was substantiated by Yu JC et al., and Li Z et
al., attributing to the nature and presence of the gene in various steps of
development .
The signaling was found to be a sequential process mediated by epithelial-
mesenchymal interactions
18. Wnt/ beta – Catenin Signaling Pathway
In a recent study, the data suggested that the Wnt signaling
was present throughout dental epithelium and mesenchyme
during tooth development, confirming its role in overall process .
They were strongly indicated in odontoblast differentiation.
Another viewpoint was that this pathway was the front runner in
tooth initiation, and this was highly essential for later processes
and regulates other factors during development
19. Core Binding Factor Subunit Alpha-1 gene
Master gene for tooth development and also required for
odontoblasts differentiation.
It is now called Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx-2).
The gene encodes a transcription factor for osteoblast and
odontoblast differentiation, including cementoblasts’ differentiation
and proliferation.
Much significance has been attached to their presence expressed
during tooth root development .
The expression might be different in dental follicle from which
cementum was derived to the level in dental papilla
20. Role of Extracellular Molecules (Ecm)
ECM was present in interactions in the morphogenesis and differentiation of
developing tooth including budding of oral epithelium and condensation of
neural crest cells around the bud.
In the developing tooth, the epithelial basement membrane contains several
types of collagen and also laminin and fibronectin.
It was also imperative to understand that ECM may give rise to signaling
events with the help of growth-factor-like receptors that were present in
laminin, tenascin and others .
21. Role of Extracellular Molecules (Ecm)
The interactions mediated by the basement membrane were regulated by
the differentiation of mesenchymal cells into odontoblasts .
The structural components of ECM and components affect cellular structure.
Also, they were involved in regulation of interactions.
The first extra cellular matrix molecule to appear during embryonic
development is basement membrane.
Their function includes mediation of signals for sustained and proper
development.
By binding to specific matrix receptors on the cell surface, the extracellular
matrix molecules exert their effects on the cells and structural components.
22. Embryonic origin of dental tissue
• The basic histology of mammalian tooth development demonstrates that this process
derives from two principal cell types within the early jaws, epithelium and neural
crest-derived ectomesenchyme.
• The epithelium is ultimately derived from the epiblast of the early embryo, and
mammalian fate mapping studies have suggested that this component of the
developing tooth is derived from ectoderm; however, in other species such as fish
and reptiles teeth can develop within the pharynx from endoderm.
a b
23. c d
• Neural crest cells disperse from the dorsal surface of the neural tube and migrate
extensively throughout the embryo, giving rise to a wide variety of differentiated cell
types.
• Cranial neural crest-derived ectomesenchyme contributes to the formation of
condensed dental mesenchyme at the initial bud stage and subsequently to
formation of the dental papilla and follicle in the developing tooth germ.
• Genetic fate mapping studies have demonstrated a cranial neural crest origin for
odontoblasts, dentin matrix, pulp tissue, cementum, and the periodontal ligament of
mature teeth.
25. • At certain points along the dental lamina each representing the location of
one of the 10 mandibular & 10 maxillary teeth, ectodermal cells multiply rapidly &
little knobs that grow into the underlying mesenchyme.
• Each of these little down growths from the dental lamina represents the beginning of
the enamel organ of the tooth bud of a deciduous tooth.
• First to appear are those of anterior mandibular region.
• As the cell proliferation occurs each enamel organ takes a shape that resembles a
cap.
26. • Thus the tooth germ consists of ectodermal component- the enamel organ, the
Ectomesenchymal components- the dental papilla & the dental follicle.
• The enamel is formed from the enamel organ,
the dentin and the pulp from the dental papilla and
the supporting tissues namely the cementum,
periodontal ligament & the alveolar bone from the
dental follicle.
27. Primary Epithelial Band
• The oral ectoderm is neural crest or ectomesenchyme in origin.
• It is lined by stratified squamous epithelium.
• The initial oral cavity develops after the rupture of the buccopharyngeal
membrane at the fourth week of intrauterine life.
Schematic
representation of
the early oral
cavity showing the
internal surface of
the upper and
lower jaws and
illustrating the
position of the
primary.
28. • The primary epithelial band forms as a result of a change in orientation of the plane of
the dividing cells
29. • The formation of these thickened epithelial bands is the result not so much of increased
proliferative activity within the epithelium as it is a change in orientation of the mitotic
spindle and cleavage plane of dividing cells.
30. Dental lamina
• At the sixth week of gestation period, certain areas of basal cells of the oral ectoderm
proliferate more rapidly than the adjacent cells. The primary epithelial band forms two
subdivisions called the dental lamina and the vestibular lamina.
• The dental lamina is a band of epithelium that has
invaded the underlying ectomesenchyme
along both the horseshoe-shaped
future dental arches.
The primary epithelial band
divides into two processes,
the vestibular lamina and the
dental lamina (embryo sixth week,
CR length 10 mm)
31. • Formation and growth of placodes is believed to involve the transcription factor p63,
tumor necrosis factor (TNF), and ectodysplasin (Eda), among others.
• Defects in these pathways lead to ectodermal dysplasia's characterized by missing
teeth (oligodontia) and misshapen teeth.
• On the other hand, over activation of the Eda receptor
leads to extra teeth with aberrant morphology.
• Inhibition of Wnt signaling by overexpressing the Wnt inhibitor Dkk1 prevents the
formation of tooth placodes and the initiation of teeth fails, pointing to Wnt as the
most upstream signal and the inducer of tooth initiation.
32. • On the anterior aspect of the down-growing dental lamina, continued and localized
proliferative activity leads to the formation of a series of epithelial outgrowths into
the mesenchyme at sites corresponding to the positions of the future deciduous
teeth.
• Ectomesenchymal cells accumulate around these outgrowths.
• From this point, tooth development proceeds in three stages: the bud, cap, and bell.
• These terms are descriptive of the morphology of the developing tooth germ but do
not describe the significant functional changes that occur during development, such
as morphogenesis and histodifferentiation.
33. Fate of Dental Lamina
• After initiation of tooth development, the dental lamina degenerates.
• Total functional activity period of the dental lamina is around five years.
• Sometimes it takes more than five years, when the initiation of tooth development is
delayed.
• After functional activity, the remnants of the dental lamina may persist in the jaw or
gingiva in the form of islands or epithelial pearls.
• These are known as cell rest of Serres.
35. ANODONTIA
•Anodontia, also called anodontia vera, is a
rare genetic disorder characterized by the
congenital absence of
all primary or permanent teeth
It is of following types
1. Complete anodontia/ total anodontia
2. Partial anodontia/ sub-Total anodontia
Forms
1. True anodontia
2. Psuedo anodontia
3. False anodontia
COMPLETE
PARTIAL
36. SUPERNUMERARY TEETH
Hyperdontia is the condition of having supernumerary teeth, or
teeth which appear in addition to the regular number of teeth
Supernumerary teeth can be classified by shape and by
position. The shapes include:
• Supplemental(where the tooth has a normal shape for
the teeth in that series);
• Tuberculate (also called "barrel shaped");
• Conical (also called "peg shaped");
• Compound odontome (multiple small tooth-like
forms);
• Complex odontome (a disorganized mass of dental
tissue)
When classified by position, a supernumerary tooth may be
referred to as a mesiodens, a paramolar, or a distomolar.
37. Vestibular lamina
• Facial (labial and buccal) to dental lamina another thick band of epithelium develops
in the maxillary and mandibular dental arches.
• It is called as the vestibular lamina or the lip furrow band.
• It develops somewhat later and independently.
38. • If a coronal section through the developing head region of an embryo at 6 weeks of
development is examined, no vestibule or sulcus can be seen between the cheek and tooth-
bearing areas.
• The vestibule forms as a result of the proliferation of the vestibular lamina into the
ectomesenchyme soon after formation of the dental lamina.
• The cells of the vestibular lamina rapidly enlarge and then degenerate to form a cleft that
becomes the vestibule between the cheek and the tooth-bearing area.
40. • These enamel organs represent the tooth bud of deciduous dentition.
• First these enamel organs develop in the mandibular anterior region.
• These enamel organs increase in size, as the cells continue to proliferate.
• They take the shape of a cap with their outer surface towards the oral cavity.
Inside the depression of the enamel organ, that is, inside the cap, the
ectomesenchyme cells increase in number.
41. MORPHOLOGICAL
1. Dental lamina Initiation
2. Bud stage Proliferation
3. Cap stage
4. Early bell stage Histodifferentiation
5. Advanced bell stage Morphodifferentiation
6. Formation of enamel and dentin matrix Apposition
PHYSIOLOGICAL
42. BUD STAGE /
PROLIFERATION
• The epithelium of the tooth bud forms the enamel.
• The epithelial cells do not show any change in shape and
function.
• The supporting ectomesenchymal cells are densely packed
under the lining epithelium and around the epithelial bud.
• The enamel organ of bud stage contains two types of cells.
1. Polygonal cells, which are centrally situated
2. Low columnar cells, which are peripherally situated.
43. • The ectomesenchyme of the enamel portion of the
enamel organ is divided as a result of the increased
mitotic activity.
• The centrally situated cells rapidly divide and grow and
are condensed and form the dental papilla.
• Tooth pulp and dentin are formed from dental papilla.
• The ectomesenchyme that surrounds the tooth bud and
dental papilla forms the dental sac.
• Cementum and periodontal ligament are formed from the
dental sac.
44. CAP STAGE / PROLIFERATION
• The epithelial bud continues to proliferate into the ectomesenchyme.
• Immediately adjacent to the epithelial ingrowth, the cellular density increases.
• This process is known as the condensation of the ectomesenchyme.
• When the embryo is 20 weeks old (180 millimeters), deciduous dentition is at various
stages of development.
45. OUTER & INNER ENAMEL EPITHELIUM
• The cells of the outer enamel epithelium are
cuboidal and cover the convexity of the cap
whereas the cells of the inner enamel
epithelium are tall, columnar and cover the
concavity of the cap.
• Basement membrane separates the inner
enamel epithelium from the dental papilla
and outer enamel epithelium from the dental
sac. Hemi desmosomes anchor the cells to
the basal lamina.
46.
47. STELLATE RETICULUM
• Polygonal cells located between the outer and the inner enamel
epithelium, begin to separate due to water being drawn into the enamel
organ from the surrounding dental papilla
• As a result the polygonal cells become star shaped but maintain contact
with each other by their cytoplasmic process
• As the star shaped cells form a cellular network, they are called the stellate
reticulum
48. • The cells in the center of the enamel organ are densely packed and
form the enamel knot.
• This knot projects toward the underlying dental papilla.
49. • At the same time a vertical extension of the enamel knot, called the enamel cord
occurs
50. • The function of enamel knot & cord
may act as a reservoir of the dividing
cells for the growing enamel organ.
• The enamel knot act as a signaling
centers as many important growth
factors are expressed by the cells of
the enamel knot & thus play an
important role in determining the
shape of the tooth.
• The Ectomesenchymal condensation
i.e the dental papilla & the dental sac
are pronounced during this stage of
dental development.
Cap stage of tooth germ development. The tooth bud of
a deciduous tooth showing invagination of dental papilla
(3) on the inferior aspect of enamel organ (2) giving rise
to cap shape to the tooth germ. Successional lamina (4)
with very early primordium of permanent tooth is
growing posterior to the dental follicle (7). (5) Dental
lamina, (6) Dental sac, 1= Alveolar bone. (H & E x 20).
51. DENTAL PAPILLA
• On the inside of the cap, the Ectomesenchymal cells increase in number.
• The tissue appears more dense than the surrounding mesenchyme and
represents the beginning of the dental papilla.
B = Dental Papilla
52. DENTAL SAC/ DENTAL FOLLICLE
• Surrounding the combined enamel organ or dental papilla, the third part
of the tooth bud forms.
• It is known as dental sac/follicle and it consists of ectomesenchymal cells
and fibres that surrounds the dental papilla and the enamel organ.
C= Dental sac
53. BELL STAGE / HISTODIFFERENTIATION AND
MORPHODIFFERENTIATION
• Due to continued uneven growth of the enamel
organ it acquires a bell shape.
• In bell stage crown shape is determined.
• It was thought that the shape of the crown is due
to pressure exerted by the growing dental papilla
cells on the inner enamel epithelium.
• This pressure however was shown to be
opposed equally by the pressure exerted by fluid
present in the stellate reticulum.
• The folding of enamel organ to cause different
crown shapes is shown to be due to different
rates of mitosis & difference in cell differentiation
time
54. a. Inner enamel epithelium
b. Stratum intermedium
c. Stellate reticulum
d. Outer enamel epithelium
• The development of teeth occurs in various
developmental stages.
• Anterior teeth are at a more advanced stage than
posterior teeth, as anterior teeth erupt earlier the
development of teeth occurs in various
developmental stages.
• Anterior teeth are at a more advanced stage than
posterior teeth, as anterior teeth erupt earlier
55. INNER ENAMEL EPITHELIUM
• The inner enamel epithelium consists of a single
layer of cells that differentiate prior to
amelogenesis into tall columnar cells called
ameloblasts.
• These elongated cells are attached to one another
by junctional complexes laterally & to cells in the
stratum intermedium by desmosomes.
• The cells of the inner enamel epithelium exert a
strong influence on the underlying
mesenchymal cells of the dental papilla, which
later differentiate into odontoblasts.
56. STRATUM INTERMEDIUM
• A few layers of squamous cells form the stratum
intermedium , between the inner enamel
epithelium & the stellate reticulum
• These cells are closely attached by desmosomes
& gap junctions
• This layer seems to be essential to enamel
formation
57. STELLATE RETICULUM
• The stellate reticulum expands further due
to continued accumulation of intra-cellular
fluid
• These star shaped cells, having a large
processes anastomose with those of
adjacent cells
• As the enamel formation starts., the
Stellate reticulum collapses to a narrow
zone thereby reducing the distance
between the outer & inner enamel
epithelium
58. OUTER ENAMEL EPITHELIUM
• The cells of the outer enamel epithelium flatten to
form low cuboidal cells
• The outer enamel epithelium is thrown into folds
which are rich in capillary network, this provides a
source of nutrition for the enamel organ
• Before the inner enamel epithelium begins to
produce enamel. Peripheral cells of the dental
papilla differentiate into odontoblasts
• These cuboidal cells later assumes a columnar
form & produce dentin
59. DENTAL LAMINA
• Dental lamina is seem to extend lingually
and is termed successional dental lamina
as it gives rise to enamel organs of
permanent successors of deciduous teeth
• The enamel organs of deciduous teeth in
the bell stage show successional lamina &
their permanent successor teeth in the bud
stage
60. DENTAL PAPILLA
• The dental papilla is covered by the enamel organ.
• The mesenchymal peripheral cells of the papilla
differentiate into specialized cells called odontoblasts,
which produce dentin.
• First, they are cuboidal-shaped and are then
elongated to become columnar in shape and produce
a thin layer of predentin.
• Thereafter, the inner enamel epithelium produces
enamel.
61. DENTAL SAC
• The dental sac exhibits a circular arrangement of fibres &
resembles a capsule around the enamel organ
• The fibres of the dental sac form the periodontal ligament
fibres that span between the root & the bone
• The junction between the inner enamel epithelium &
odontoblasts outlines the future dentino-enamel junction
63. DENTINOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
• Dentinogenesis imperfecta (hereditary
Opalescent Dentin) is a genetic disorder of tooth
development.
• This condition causes teeth to be discolored (most
often a blue-gray or yellow-brown color) and
translucent. Teeth are also weaker than normal,
making them prone to rapid wear, breakage, and
loss.
• These problems can affect both primary (baby)
teeth and permanent teeth.
• This condition is inherited in an autosomal
dominant pattern, which means one copy of the
altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the
disorder.
64. ADVANCED BELL STAGE
• Characterized by the commencement of
mineralization & root formation.
• The boundary between the inner enamel
epithelium & odontoblasts outline the
future dentinenamel junction.
• Formation of dentin occurs first as a layer
along the future dentinoenamel junction in
the region of future cusps & proceeds
pulpally & apically.
• After the first layer of dentin is formed, the
ameloblasts lay down enamel over the dentin
in the future incisal & cuspal areas.
65. • The enamel formation then proceeds
coronally & cervically in all the regions from
the dentinoenamel junction toward the
surface.
• The cervical portion of enamel organ gives
rise to Hertwig Epithelial Root Sheath (HERS)
• This HERS outlines the future root & thus
responsible for the size, shape, length &
number of roots.
68. FUSION
• The phenomenon of tooth fusion
arises through union of two normally
separated tooth germs, and
depending upon the stage of
development of the teeth at the time
of union, it may be either complete or
incomplete.
• However, fusion can also be the union of
a normal tooth bud to a supernumerary
tooth germ. In these cases, the number
of teeth is fewer if the anomalous tooth is
counted as one tooth.
70. FORMATION OF ENAMEL & DENTIN MATIX
( APPOSITION)
• Apposition is the deposition of the matrix of the hard enamel structures.
• Appositional growth of the enamel & dentin is a layer like deposition of
an extracellular matrix. This type of growth is therefore additive.
• Appositional growth is characterised by regular & rhythmic deposition of the
extracellular matrix, which is of itself incapable of further growth.
72. ENAMEL HYPOPLASIA
Enamel hypoplasia is the defect of the
teeth in which the tooth enamel is hard but
thin and deficient in amount This is
caused by defective enamel matrix
formation with a deficiency in the
cementing substance
73. AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
• Amelogenesis imperfecta presents with
abnormal formation of the enamel or external
layer of teeth. Enamel is composed mostly of
mineral, that is formed and regulated by the
proteins in it. Amelogenesis imperfecta is due to
the malfunction of the proteins in the enamel:
ameloblastin, enamelin, tuftelin, amelogenin
• People afflicted with amelogenesis imperfecta
have teeth with abnormal color: yellow, brown or
grey. The teeth have a higher risk for dental
cavities and are hypersensitive to temperature
changes. This disorder can afflict many number
of teeth.
74. Dens- In- Dente ( DENS
INVAGINATUS)
• Represents a defect of tooth in which a focal
area on the tooth surface is folded or
invaginated pulpally to a variable extent
• Defect in generally localized to a single tooth
& interestingly maxillary lateral incisors are
more commonly affected
• Bilateral involvement is often seen &
sometimes defect can involve multiple teeth
involving the supernumeraries
• In case of pulp involvement with or without
apical pathology, endodontic treatment should
be attempted. However in more severe form
extraction should be done
75. DENS EVAGINATUS
• Dens evaginatus is a condition found in teeth
where the outer surface appears to form an
extra bump or cusp.
• Premolars are more likely to be affected than
any other tooth. This may be seen more
frequently in Asians
• The pulp of the tooth may extend into the dens
evaginatus.
• There is a risk of the dens evaginatus
chipping off in normal function
• Hence this condition requires monitoring as the
tooth can lose its blood and nerve supply as a
result and may need root canal treatment.
76. TALON CUSP
• A talon cusp, also known as an "eagle's
talon", is an extra cusp on an anterior tooth.
• Of all cases, 55% occur on the permanent
maxillary lateral incisor, and 33% occur on
the permanent maxillary central incisor.
They are found rarely in primary teeth
• Whenever the lingual pits are present
restorative treatments should be done to
prevent caries
• When talon cusp interferes with normal
occlusion preventive care should be taken
by performing endodontic treatment
77. • Future crown patterning also occurs in the bell stage, by folding of the inner dental
epithelium.
• Cessation of mitotic activity within the inner dental epithelium determines
the shape of a tooth.
Crown Pattern Determination
82. DILACERATION
• Dilaceration refers to an angulation or a sharp
bend or curve anywhere along the root portion
of a tooth
• Condition probably occurs subsequent to trauma
or any other defect of development which alters
the angulation of the tooth germ during root
formation
• Can easily be detected by radiographs
• Care should be taken during extraction since
these teeth are more prone to fracture
83. CONCRESCENCE
Concrescence is a condition of teeth where the
cementum overlying the roots of at least two teeth
join together. The cause can sometimes be attributed
to trauma or crowding of teeth.
Radiographic diagnosis is mandatory before
attempting tooth extraction
88. Establishment of Oral–Aboral Axis
LIM-homeobox (Lhx) genes constitute tothat group of gene clusters which are dispersed
outside the homeobox gene clusters and they are transcriptional regulators controlling
pattern formation. Lhx-6 and Lhx-7 have been localized during embryogenesis at high
levels.
Bothare identically distributed in theectomesenchyme and inthemesenchymeadjacentto the
epithelialthickeningswhichconstitutethedentalprimordium.
89. The expression of Fgf-8 establishes the anteroposterior axis of the first
branchial arch and was shown restricted to the first arch.
Fgf-8 has been attributed to be regulating the expression of Lhx-6 and Lhx-7
genes.
The restricted expression of goosecoid (Gsc) to establish expression in aboral
mesenchyme involves the repression by Lhx-6/Lhx-7 expressing cells.
Although, the mechanism that restricts the oral mesenchyme is independent of
Gsc expression, the most probable factor that decides this would be the
distance from the source of Fgf-8.
90. This opens up a cascade of molecular interactions that leads to the
establishment of oral–aboral axis and tooth development
91. Control of Tooth Germ Position
Fgf-8 has been proposed to act antagonistically with Bmp-4 to specify
the sites of tooth initiation and the former has been localized in the oral
ectoderm
It is also shown that mesenchymal Bmp-2 and epithelial Bmp-4 antagonize the
induction of mesenchymal Pax-9 (paired box homeotic gene-9) by Fgf-8, a
member of Pax family, which helps to establish the position of prospective
tooth mesenchyme.
Both Bmp-4 and Fgf-8 exhibit close interactions with each other
92. Bmp-4 and Fgf-8 are possibly regulated by transcription factors like
Prx-1 and Prx-2
Another potential regulator of Fgf-8 is Pitx-2 whose epithelial
expression prefigures the location of teeth.
Pitx-2 has been shown to be required for the progression beyond
epithelial thickening or bud stage.
Thus Pitx-2 seems to regulate Fgf-8 in a positive feedback
mechanism while Bmp-4 in a negative feedback loops
93. Lef-1 (Lymphoid enhancer factor) belongs to the family of T-cell factor
proteins.
They are transcription factors that associate with beta catenin and
activate Wnt responsive target genes.
Lef-1 is initially detected in the dental epithelial thickenings but later
during the bud stage shifts into the mesenchyme.
Lef-1 is identified as a functional link that connects the intraepithelial Wnt
signal with epithelial to mesenchymal Fgf signaling.
The requirement of Lef-1 in the dental epithelium earlier to bud formation
is to be considered since ectopic expression of Lef-1 in the oral
epithelium results in ectopic tooth formation.
Functional redundancy and their complexities
94. How the dentition is patterned
• In the mammalian dentition the teeth form a series of homologous structures whose
differences along the jaw axis can be described in terms of changes in shape and
size.
• Based upon the analysis of adult dentition, two classic theories have been proposed
to account for the developmental mechanisms responsible for patterning this axis.
THE FIELD THEORY
states that the
ectomesenchyme is only
programed to form teeth
of one family, but it is
acted upon by the local
factors which modify the
shape subsequently.
THE CLADE THEORY
or clone theory proposes
that the
ectomesenchyme is
initially programed into
different clones that form
the different families of
teeth.
95. The stream of neural crest cells that migrate into the first branchial arch is derived
from the neuroectoderm of the midbrain and the first two rhombomeres of the
hindbrain
Segment specific combinatorial
homeobox (Hox) gene expression
specifies the identity of each
rhombomere, thus the migrating
neural crest cells are expected to
carry their Hox code along with
them into the branchial arches.
96. A subfamily of the homeobox genes has been recognized within the first
branchial arch that shows spatial and temporal patterns of expression.
They include Msx genes and Dlx genes.
Msx-1, Msx-2 and Alx-3 are located in
the ectomesenchyme in horse shaped
fields in the anterior regions
(presumptive incisor region) of the first
arch.
Dlx-1, Dlx-2 and Barx-1 in the
proximal/posterior regions
(presumptive molar region) of the
arch.
Msx-1, Msx-2 and Dlx-2 are seen overlapping in the canine region.
97. Stomodeal thickening stage –
Dental lamina stage
.
Bmp-4 which appeared to inhibit tooth
development at early stages turns out to be
an inducer of molecules required for tooth
development at the stage of epithelial
thickening.
The genetic model thus proposed for the early tooth development consists of two
independent Msx-1 dependent pathways which are triggered by epithelial Fgf-8
and Bmp-4.
98. Stomodeal thickening stage – Dental
lamina stage
.
The cascade places Fgf-8 upstream of Msx-1 because of the presence of the
former in the epithelium.
Fgf-3 is placed downstream of Msx-1, since Fgf-3 expression is not observed in
Msx-1 mutant models and Bmp-4 is not able to induce its expression in the
mesenchyme
99. In situ hybridization experiments show that epithelial
Fgf-8 and mesenchymal Msx-1 and Bmp-4 expression is
preserved in Dlx double mutant upper molar
mesenchyme.
Conversely, in Msx-1 mutants, at the initiation stage, epithelial Fgf-3 and
mesenchymalDlx-1 and Dlx-2 expression are absent.
Also, Bmp-4 is not induced in the mesenchyme by Fgfs.
This shows that epithelial Bmp-4 can only induce Bmp-4 in the mesenchyme in
Msx-1 dependent manner.
100. Since Fgf-8 induces Fgf-3 in the mesenchyme at the transition of lamina–bud
stage which also coincides with the transfer of odontogenic potential from
epithelium to mesenchyme, Fgf’s may additionally be a component of signaling
cascade mediating epithelial mesenchymal interactions.
Moreover, Bmp-4 and Fgf-8 are able
to induce both Msx-1 and Dlx-2
expression in the dental mesenchyme
while Dlx-1 expression is induced by
Fgf-8. These results suggest that Msx
and Dlx might act parallel at the dental
lamina stage
101. Bud stage
At this stage, in contrast to what was proposed in
the lamina stage earlier,
Dlx-2 is placed downstream of mesenchymal
Bmp-4 because of its reduced expression in
Msx-1 mutant.
Bmp-4 could rescue the expression of Dlx-2
even in the absence of Msx-1.
while Dlx-1 and Dlx-2 are likely to function in
parallel with Msx-1 and Msx-2 at lamina stage.
Dlx-2 expression at the bud stage resides
downstream of Msx-1.
This suggests the requirement of Bmp-4 and
Fgf-3 for the maintenance of Dlx-2 expression
and not for Dlx-1
102. Bud stage–cap stage
Msx-1 mutants arrest at the bud stage and Msx-2 mutants exhibit defects only at later
stages of tooth development.
Msx-1, Msx-2 double
homozygotes exhibit an arrest
at dental lamina stage which
affects all molar teeth.
Msx-1 mutant mesenchyme
shows reduced Bmp-4 and
addition of Bmp-4 rescues the
arrest at the bud stage.
103. Bud stage–cap stage
with Bmp-2 and Bmp-4
throughout bud and cap
along
remains
stage.
Bmp-4 expression shifts to dental
mesenchyme.
Msx-1 mutants show loss of
mesenchymal Bmp-4, down regulation
of epithelial Bmp-2 and Shh
Bmp-4 is a component of inductive signal that induces the transfer of the tooth
inductive potential from dental epithelium to dental mesenchyme.
Also Bmp-4 is known to induce morphological changes in the dental mesenchyme
Shh is expressed in the epithelium
104. Bud stage–cap stage
Blocking Shh expression with suitable antibodies also results in loss of Bmp-2. Thus
the effect of Bmp-4 on Bmp-2 is mediated by Shh.
The requirement of Shh in tooth development is time dependent.
Pax-9 is expressed in the bud stage mesenchyme and in the domains like that of
activin-bA and Msx-1 in patches of mesenchyme that marks the tooth formation
sites.
Thus these two genes are independently required for the progression of bud stage
in tooth development. However, changes do occur in other genes like Msx-1, Bmp-4
and Lef-1 in Pax-/- tooth bud mesenchyme
105. Tooth Morphogenesis
Morphogenesis is the process by which form is generated.
In the case of teeth, this can be considered the formation of crown and root shape.
The physical processes involve folding of dental epithelium, which begins from the
cap stage onwards
The first molecular signals involved in tooth morphogenesis are detected at the
bud stage and the bud to cap transition is a key checkpoint in tooth development.
106. Tooth Morphogenesis
Epithelial folding
appears to be
coordinated by the
enamel knots, with the
primary enamel knot
existing transiently as a
cylindrical rod of low
proliferating epithelial
cells that is clearly
visible at the cap stage.
107. Tooth Morphogenesis
Enamel knot consists of cells that do not divide but promote the division of adjacent
epithelial cells which form the cervical loop and the mesenchymal cells forming the
dental papilla.
Primary enamel knot cells express many
signaling factor proteins, including Shh,
Wnt, fibroblast growth factor (FGF), and
bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), which
coordinate the transition from bud to cap
and initiation of the epithelial folding
process.
108. Bmp-4 is a potent inducer of p21, a cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor
in the enamel knot.
Also another Bmp molecule, Bmp-2 expressed during this period in the dental
epithelium was able to induce enamel knot formation.
The expression of p21 correlates with withdrawal of cells from cell cycle
causing cessation of cell division.
109. Fgfs expressed in the enamel knot
can stimulate cell division in the
enamel epithelium and in the
dental papilla which is
demonstrated by the incorporation
of bromodeoxyuridine (Brdu).
The Fgf receptors are not present
in the enamel knot cells so they do
not respond to the mitogenic
stimuli.
Fgf-4 is the only stimulus that
strictly is restricted to the primary
and secondary enamel knots while
others rapidly spread into the
surroundings.
The Msx-2 is involved in regulating
Fgf-4 and/or genes responsible for
cessation of proliferation in enamel
knot.
110. The cessation of cell proliferation in the enamel knot precedes the start of Fgf-
4 expression.
Slit-1 is recently identified as another molecule apart from Fgf-4 that has been
localized in both primary and secondary enamel knot.
Bmp-4 induces Lef-1, a transcription factor that conducts the epithelial–
mesenchymal interactions at a critical stage of tooth development when the
epithelium generates inductive signals to the mesenchyme for the formation of
the dental papilla.
As the same signaling molecules are expressed by well studied vertebrate
signaling centers such as notochord, the apical ectodermal ridge and the zone
of polarizing activity, it was put forward that the enamel knot represents a
signaling center for tooth morphogenesis.
111.
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Editor's Notes
The development of the tooth involves many complex biological processes, including epithelial mesenchymal interactions, morphogenesis and mineralization.
3. Vitamins, minerals and hormones affect tooth development. Vitamin A is important for epithelial growth, vitamin C for connective tissue development and vitamin D is essential for calcification.
5. Most interestingly, however, is the fact that teeth do not function as independent organs but only together, as a multi-organ unit or dentition, which is characteristic for each particular species. The essential processes underlying early tooth formation have been understood for some years; however, more recently scientists have begun to elucidate how teeth are formed at the molecular level.
1. The molecular aspect of tooth development is interesting in that it shares many similarities with the development of a number of other organs (e.g., lung and kidney) and that of the limbs.
3. For every developmental event, whether of limb, kidney, or tooth, a complex and intricate cascade of gene expression takes place to direct the cells to the right place and along the proper differentiation pathway.
Mesenchyme of the early jaws is predominantly composed of cells derived from the cranial neural crest.
The vertebrate neural crest is a pluripotent cell population, derived from the lateral ridges of the neural plate during early embryogenesis.
A cranial neural crest origin for odontoblasts, dentin matrix, pulp tissue, cementum and periodontal ligament. Recently, Chai and colleagues have used the expression of a Wnt1 reporter gene as a genetic marker to follow neural crest migration and differentiation in the mouse. All cranial neural crest cells destined for the early jaws are ultimately derived from Wnt1-expressing cells in the central nervous system. These investigators generated mice exhibiting ubiquitous expression of a lacZ reporter in neural crest precursors (blue color), which allowed staining and identification of these cells at all stages of tooth development. This experiment has definitively demonstrated a cranial neural crest cell contribution to the developing dental papilla and follicle. Arrows indicate the epithelial component of the tooth germ, while the arrowheads indicate neural crest-derived cells. (a) Dental lamina (arrows) and dental mesenchyme (arrowhead); (b) Early bud stage (arrows), dental mesenchyme (arrowhead) (c) Cap stage, inner enamel epithelium (single arrow), outer enamel epithelium (double arrow), enamel knot (ek), dental papilla (*); (d) Adult maxillary molar; enamel (e), dentin and pulp (*). (Reproduced and adapted with permission from Y. Chai, X. Jiang, Y. Ito, et al. (2000) Fate of the
mammalian cranial neural crest during tooth and mandibular morphogenesis. Development 127, 1671–1679. [http://dev.biologists.org]
During & after these developments the shape of the
enamel organ continues to change.
The depression occupied by the dental papilla deepens until the enamel organ assumes a shape resembling a bell.
The dental lamina becomes longer, thinner & finally loses its connection with the epithelium of the primitive oral cavity.
The interaction between the oral epithelium and the underlying mesenchymal cells results in tooth development.
After thirty-seven days of development, a continuous band of thickened epithelium forms around the mouth in both the future upper and lower jaws.
This occurs from the fusion of separate plates of thickened epithelium.
These bands of the epithelium are roughly horseshoe-shaped structures.
These correspond in position to the future dental arches in the presumptive upper and lower jaws
Figures 3.4 A to C: Section through oral epithelium showing the change in the plane of cleavage of cells of primary epithelium resulting in its thickening, producing dental lamina from 30 to 45 days of intrauterine life (IU Life).
A. Cell division of oral epithelium at 30 days of IU life.
B. Cell division of developing dental lamina at 40 days of IU life
C. Cell division of developing dental lamina at 45 days of IU life.
Figure 3.5: Initiation of tooth development. Embryo about 12 mm in length (fifth week). Thickened oral epithelium as seen under high magnification. Some cells are undergoing mitosis both in epithelium and mesoderm
These are the dental lamina, which forms first, and the vestibular lamina, which forms shortly afterward and is positioned just in front of the dental lamina.
(C, Schematic representation of the
change in plane of cleavage during formation of the band
and subsequently of the dental lamina.)
(Figs 3.4 to 3.6)
Deciduous dentition develops directly from the dental lamina at the eighth week of fetal life, whereas the permanent molars develop from a distal extension of the dental lamina.
The initiation of the permanent first, second and third molars occurs at the fourth month of intrauterine life, one year after birth and five years after birth respectively.
The lingual extension of dental lamina is called successional lamina. Successional lamina is responsible for the development of permanent incisors, canine and premolars.
The successional lamina is active from the fifth month in utero (for the permanent central incisor) to ten months of age (second premolar).
Dental placodes are believed to initiate formation of the various tooth families.
The basic mechanisms and genes involved in the formation and function of all placodes are similar.
The balance between stimulatory (FGFs, Wnts) and inhibitory signals (BMPs) is important in determining the site of placodes (see Figure 5-1).
5.5c Oligodontia (severe hypodontia) in a patient with loss of function of the signal molecule ectodysplasin regulating placode formation.
In conclusion, placode formation is a determinant event in tooth development. Smaller-than-normal placodes lead to missing and smaller teeth, whereas larger placodes induce supernumerary and larger teeth.
Note also that because development is a continuous process, clear distinction between the transition stages is not possible.
Another problem for the beginning student is that in examining sections of developing teeth, a tooth germ possibly may be sectioned at a particular stage of development in such a way that it mimics another.
At any specific portion the dental lamina functions for a shorter period, as only a relatively short time elapses between initiation of tooth development and degeneration of dental lamina.
It goes on degenerating in anterior teeth and activating in the posterior teeth.
In the incisor area the dental lamina is first to appear and disappear after initiation of tooth development, and in the third molar area it is the last to appear and disappear.
As the teeth continue to grow, the connection of teeth with the dental lamina is lost by mesenchymal invasion.
(Figs 3.7 and 3.8).
It later hollows out and forms the oral vestibule between the alveolar portions of the jaws and the lips and cheeks.
The oral epithelium in the lower jaw forms an epithelial invagination separating the tongue from the developing alveolar process termed the linguoalveolar sulcus.
The primary epithelial band divides into two processes,
the vestibular lamina and the dental lamina (embryo sixth week, CR length 10 mm)
Section through the anterior portion of the developing head illustrating the positions of the dental and vestibular laminae. The vestibular lamina is situated anteriorly, and its cells degenerate to create the vesitubular furrow.
Tooth formation is a continuous process. It is characterized by a series of stages. Each tooth develops through successive bud, cap and bell stages. During these stages, the tooth germs grow and develop into specialized cells which form the enamel, dentin and the cementum. The number of deciduous teeth is twenty, that is ten maxillary and ten mandibular. Dental lamina plays an important role in the development of teeth. The division of ectodermal cells of the dental lamina at the sites of development of the deciduous dentition results into the formation of ten knob-like structures in each jaw, five on each side of each jaw. This is the initial stage of the life cycle of a tooth. In total, twenty such structures called enamel organs develop. These knob-like structures develop rapidly and grow into the underlying ectomesenchyme
They look more dense and represent the beginning of the dental papilla. The ectomesenchymal cells and fibers that surround the dental papilla and enamel organ develop. This is known as the dental sac or dental follicle. Formation of enamel is from the enamel organ, dentin and pulp from dental papilla and periodontium from dental sac or dental follicle.
The shape of the enamel organ continues to change. The dental lamina breaks up and the tooth bud loses its connection with the epithelium of the primitive oral cavity (Figs 3.9 A to I). Interaction of the first arch epithelium and neural crest cell results in the development of tooth. The development of tooth is controlled by genes through molecular signals. The anatomy of all the teeth is different from each other, but they pass through similar stages of tooth development.
The name of the stages is based on the shape of the epithelial part of the tooth germ that is epithelial enamel organ
Bud stage is the initial stage of tooth development . The basement membrane separates the epithelium of dental lamina from the ectomesenchyme. Ten small, round or ovoid swellings develop superficial to the basement membrane called as tooth buds. Tooth buds are the precursors of enamel organs.
Low power photomicrograph showing earliest stage of tooth germ development: Bud stage in 14 weeks old fetus. Oval expanded tooth primordium or enamel organ
is seen arising from the dental lamina,
The enamel organ is surrounded by dense condensation of ectomesenchyme all around at this stage.
Successional dental lamina,
Primary epithelial Band, Condensed ectomesenchyme is indicated by double arrows. (H & E x 50)
After continuous division and differentiation, the size and shape of the enamel organ changes from knob-like to cap like.
This developmental stage is called as the cap stage (Figs 3.12 to 3.14).
Invagination on the inner surface of tooth bud results from unequal division leading to cap stage.
Cap stage is characterized by the outer and inner enamel epithelium and the stellate reticulum.
Polygonal cells present in the center of the enamel organ between the inner and the outer enamel epithelium begin to separate by accumulation intercellular fluid. Osmotic force on the enamel organ is exerted due to presence of glycosaminoglycan's contained in the ground substance. As a result, water is drawn into the enamel organ from the dental papilla and polygonal cells change into star shaped cells, forming a cellular network called the stellate reticulum. The proteinaceous fluid-containing albumin gives a cushion-like consistency to the stellate reticulum that supports and protects the delicate enamel-forming cells
The proliferating epithelium of the enamel organ exerts influence on the ectomesenchyme (neural crest cells) to proliferate. The ectomesenchymal cells are partly covered by the invaginated portion of the inner enamel epithelium. On condensation, it is called as the dental papilla. It is the primordium of the pulp and is responsible for the formation of dentin and pulp. In dental papilla, mitotic cell division takes place along with proliferation of new blood capillaries. The peripheral cells near the inner enamel epithelium increase in size and differentiate to form the odontoblasts.
Along with the development of enamel organ and the dental papilla, in their surrounding areas at the margins, cell division takes place resulting into condensation and fibrous development in this zone. This results in the
formation of the dental sac. The cells of dental sac are responsible for the formation of the cementum and the periodontal ligament. The entire tooth and its supporting structures are formed by epithelial enamel organ, the dental papilla and the dental sac. Dental sac is the capsular structure consisting of circular arrangement of fibers (Fig. 3.15). These fibers with root development are differentiated into various types of periodontal fibers, which on one end are embedded in the alveolar bone and the other end in the developing cementum. During the development of the root end of tooth, these fibers are further embedded into the alveolar bone and cementum.
With the division of the ectomesenchymal cells of inner portion of enamel organ and the deepening of the invagination of the epithelium, the margins continue to grow and the enamel organ assumes a bell stage (Figs
3.15 to 3.28). The developmental changes begin late in the cap stage. These changes continue during the transition of the tooth germ from cap stage to the bell stage. These changes are called as histodifferentiation. Similar epithelial cell mass transforms itself into a morphologically distinct component. The shape of the crown is determined in the bell stage and controlled by the genes, their signaling molecules and growth factors.
The bell stage is characterized by the following four layers of epithelial cells (Fig. 3.18)
Inner enamel epithelium consists of a single layer of tall columnar cells, which differentiate into specialized cells called ameloblasts, before amelogenesis (Fig. 3.21). These are characterized by high glycogen content. The diameter and length of ameloblasts is five microns and 40 microns respectively. Ameloblasts are attached to each other by junctional complexes and to stratum intermedium by the desmosomes. Inductive influences of ameloblast on the underlying ectomesenchymal cells of dental papilla result in development of odontoblasts
Stratum intermedium is the layer of squamous cells present in between the inner enamel epithelium and stellate reticulum (Fig. 3.22). These cells are intimately attached by desmosomes and gap junctions. They have a high degree of metabolic activity due to developed cytoplasmic organelles, acid mucopolysaccharides, glycogen deposits and an enzyme, alkaline phosphatase. Stratum intermedium is essential for the development of enamel because it contains new ameloblasts and is essential for the formation and calcification of enamel. It is absent in the root part of the tooth. Inner enamel epithelium and stratum intermedium are considered as a single functional unit.
The star-shaped cells of the stellate reticulum have long processes, which anastomose with the processes of adjacent cells. There is continuous expansion in the size of the stellate reticulum because of increased amount of intercellular fluid. Just prior to the beginning of enamel formation, at the height of the cusp or incisal edge, the stellate reticulum collapses and gets mixed up with the cells of the stratum intermedium.
This decreases the distance between the ameloblasts, which are centrally situated, and the blood capillaries situated near the outer enamel epithelium. This change, which starts at the height of cusps shows gradual cervical progression
In the initial stages of development of enamel organ, the cells of the outer enamel epithelium are single-layered, and cuboidal in shape. Before enamel formation begins, outer enamel epithelium is folded. The capillary network develops in between the folds from the dental sac and provides a rich blood supply to the avascular enamel organ. This rich nutritional blood supply is required for the intense metabolic activity of the avascular enamel organ. The dental papilla is mesenchymal in nature. Under inductive influences of epithelium, the dental papilla develops the odontoblasts. The development of odontoblasts occurs and laying down of dentin starts
before the inner enamel epithelium lays down the first layer of enamel matrix
The dental lamina proliferates lingually at its deep end and gives rise to the enamel organ of the permanent teeth.
It happens in all teeth except the permanent molars.
The organizing influence of the epithelium helps the peripheral cells of the mesenchymal dental papilla to differentiate into odontoblasts. These cells change shape from cuboidal to columnar. Membrana performativa is the basement membrane, which separates the enamel organ and dental papilla before dentin develops.
1. Future dentinoenamel junction - forms from the boundary present between the inner enamel epithelium and odontoblasts. The first layer of dentin is formed along the future dentinoenamel junction and formation proceeds pulpally and apically. After the formation of first layer of dentin, enamel is laid down over the dentin by the ameloblast and enamel formation proceeds occlusally.
2. Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath - develops from the cervical portion of the enamel organ.
After the morphologic pattern of a tooth is established, an additive growth of the hard dental tissues occurs. Apposition is characterized by the rhythmic, layer-like deposition of an extracellular matrix of enamel and dentin.
The pattern of apposition of enamel, dentin and cementum is different, and it will be described separately in respective chapters. Appositional growth is characterized by regular and rhythmic deposition of the extracellular matrix. Periods of activity and rests are present during tooth development. These alternate one after the other. There may be some genetic and also environmental factors that disturb the normal synthesis and secretion of organic matrix of enamel. This may lead to enamel hypoplasia.
As amelogenesis is completed and amelogenin is deposited, the matrix begins to mineralize (see Fig. 5-10, F to H). As soon as the small crystals of mineral are deposited, they begin to grow in length and diameter. The initial deposition of mineral amounts to approximately 25% of the total enamel. The other 70% of mineral in enamel is a result of growth of the crystals (5% of enamel is water). The time between enamel matrix deposition and its mineralization is short. Therefore the pattern of mineralization closely follows the pattern of matrix deposition. The first matrix deposited is the first enamel mineralized, occurring along the dentinoenamel junction. Matrix formation and mineralization continue peripherally to the tips ofthe cusps and then laterally on the sides of the crowns, following the enamel incremental deposition pattern (Fig. 5-19). Finally, the cervical region of the crown mineralizes. During this process, protein of the enamel changes or matures and is termed enamelin.
The mineral content of enamel is approximately 95% as it rapidly surpasses that of dentin (69%) to become the most highly calcified tissue in the human body. Because of the high mineral content of enamel, almost all water and organic material are lost from it during maturation (see Fig. 5-10, E to H).
As the ameloblast completes the matrix deposition phase, its terminal bar apparatus disappears, and the surface enamel becomes smooth (see Fig. 5-10, F and G). This phase is signaled by a change in the appearance of the cell as well as by a change in the function of the ameloblast. The apical end of this cell becomes rumed along the enamel surface. The length of the ameloblast decreases, as does the number of organelles within it. The enamel has now reached the maturation phase, and the ameloblast becomes more active in absorption ofthe organic matrix and water from enamel, which allows mineralization to proceed (see Fig. 5-10, F to H).
The increased mineral content in enamel is dependent on the loss of fluid and protein. This process of exchange occurs throughout much of enamel maturation and is not limited to the final stage of mineralization. Even after the teeth erupt, mineralization of enamel continues.
Finally, after the ameloblasts have completed their contributions to the mineralization phase, they secrete an organic cuticle on the surface of the enamel, which is known as the developmental or primary cuticle. The ameloblasts then attach themselves to this organic covering of the enamel by hemidesmosomes (see Fig. 5-10, H). A hemidesmosome is halfofa desmosome attachment plaque. Whereas a desmosome functions in attaching a cell to an adjacent cell, a hemidesmosome relates to the attachment of a cell to a surface membrane. The hemidesmosome attachment plaque is developed by the ameloblast, and this stage of plaque formation and attachment is known as the protective stage of ameloblast function. The ameloblasts shorten and contact the stratum intermedium and other enamel epithelium, which fuse together to form the reduced enamel epithelium. This cellular organic covering remains on the enamel surface until the tooth erupts into the oral cavity.
With mineralization of enamel complete and its thickness established, the crown of the tooth is formed (Fig. 5-20). The nearly completed crown with the reduced enamel epithelium is seen in Figure 5-21.
Root Sheath
As the crown develops, cell proliferation continues at the cervical region or base of the enamel organ, where the inner and outer enamel epithelial cells join [0 form a root sheath (Fig. 5-22). When the crown is completed, the cells in this region of the enamel organ continue [0 grow, forming a double layer ofcells termed the epithelial root sheath or Hertwig's root sheath (Fig. 5-22, A).
The inner cell layer of the root sheath fonus from the inner enamel epithelium or ameloblasts in the crown, and enamel is produced. In the root, these cells induce odontoblasts of the dental papilla [0 differentiate and form dentin. The root sheath originates at the point that enamel deposits end. As the root sheath lengthens, it becomes the architect ofthe root. The length, curvature, thickness, and number ofroots are all dependent on the inner root sheath cells. As the formation of the root dentin takes place, cells of the outer root sheath function in the deposition of intermediate cementum, a thin layer ofacellular cementum that covers the ends of . the dentinal tubule and seals the root surface. Then ' the outer root sheath cells disperse into small clusters and move away from the root surface as epithelial rests (Fig. 5-22, B). At the proliferating end, the root sheath bends at a near 45-degree angle. This area is termed the epithelial diaphragm (see Fig. 5-22). The epithelial diaphragm encircles the apical opening of the dental pulp during root development. It is the proliferation of these cells that causes root growth [0 occur.
As the odon[Oblasts differentiate along the pulpal boundary, root dentinogenesis proceeds and the root lengthens. Dentin formation continues from the crown into the root (Fig. 5-23), The dentin tapers from the crown into the root [0 the apical epithelial diaphragm. In the pulp adjacent to the epithelial diaphragm, cellular proliferation occurs. This is known as the pulp proliferation zone (see Fig. 5-22). It is believed that this area produces new cells needed for root lengthening. Dentinogenesis continues until the appropriate root length is developed. The root then thickens until the apical opening is restricted to approximately 1 to 3 mm, which is sufficient to allow neural and vascular communication between the pulp and the periodontium,
With the increase in root length, the tooth begins eruptive movements, which provide space for further lengthening of the root. The root lengthens at the same rate as the tooth eruptive movements occur (Fig. 5-24).
Multiple Roots
The roots of multirooted teeth develop in a fashion similar to those of single-rooted teeth until the furcation zone begins [0 form (Fig. 5-27). Division of the roots then takes place through differential growth of the root sheath. The cells of the epithelial diaphragm grow excessively in two or more areas until they contact the opposing epithelial extensions. These extensions fuse, and then the original single opening is divided into two or three openings. The epithelial diaphragm surrounding the opening to each root continues to grow at an equal rate. When a developing molar is sectioned through the center of its root, it shows the root sheath as an island of cells (Fig. 5-28).
As the multiple roots form, each one develops by the same pattern as a single-rooted tooth. After the root is complete and the sheath breaks up, the epithelial cells migrate away from the root surface as they do in a single-rooted tooth. Cementum then forms on the surface of the intermediate cemental surface. The cementum usually appears cellular, although the cementum near the cementoenamel junction is less cellular than that at the apices of the root (Fig. 5-29). Because the apical cementum is thicker, it is said to require more cells to maintain vitality. The primary function of this cementum involves the attachment of the principal periodontal ligament fibers.
Primary and permanent teeth develop very similarly, although the time needed for development of primary teeth is much less than for the permanent teeth. Primary teeth begin development in utero, and the crown undergoes complete mineralization before birth, whereas the permanent teeth begin formation at or after birth. In Figures 6-1 and 6-2, the formation of the primary and permanent incisors is compared as is the first primary second molar and the permanent premolar. Any prenatal systemic disturbance will affect mineralization of the primary tooth crowns, whereas postnatal disturbances may affect the permanent tooth crowns.
Primary teeth function in the mouth approximately 8.5 years; this period of time may and root resorption, and shedding of the teeth. The first period extends for about a year, the second for about 3.75 years, and the final stage of resorption and shedding lasts for about 3.5 years. In contrast, some of the permanent teeth may be in the mouth from the fifth year until death. One must also consider the permanent molars, which may be in the mouth only from the 25th year on until they are lost or death occurs. The permanent teeth may function seven or eight times as long as the primary teeth. This time of function of permanent teeth includes 12 years of development, 3 years longer than the primary teeth. Many separate events occur within a few millimeters during development of the dentition. For a single primary tooth and its successor, an example of two possibly simultaneous events could be eruption with root formation of the primary tooth and mineralization of be divided into three periods: crown and root development, root maturation the crown of the permanent tooth. Other examples of complex events during this mixed dentition stage are root resorption of the primary tooth and formation of the root of the permanent tooth. In a 6-year-old child one or more of these formative processes may be occurring in up to 28 of 32 permanent teeth, while some degree of resorption is occurring in the 20 primary teeth. Timing and coordination of myriad events allow continual function within the growing jaws.
In addition to the formative events, the primary teeth undergo root resorption and pulp degeneration.
The mesenchymal cells surrounding the teeth are known as the dental follicle (see Fig. 5-7). Some of these follicular cells, which lie immediately adjacent to the enamel organ, migrate during the cap and bell stages from the enamel organ peripherally into the follicle to develop the alveolar bone and the periodontal ligament (Fig. 5-30). These cells have been traced from this origin to the site where they differentiate into osteoblasts and form bone or fibroblasts, which form ligament fibers. After tooth eruption, these tissues serve to support the teeth during function.
Periodontal Ligament
Cells of the dental follicle differentiate into collagen forming cells of the ligament and form cementoblasts, which lay cementum on tooth roots. Some cells of the ligament invade the root sheath as it breaks apart. Other cells of the ligament area form delicate fibers, which appear along the forming roots near the cervical region of the crown. These are probably the stem cell fibroblasts that form more fiber groups, which appear as the roots elongate (Fig. 5-31). As these fibers become embedded in the cementum of the root surface, the other end attaches to the forming alveolar bone. Evidence suggests that these fibers turn over rapidly and are continually renewed as the location oforigin is established. Collagen fiber turnover takes place throughout the ligament, although the highest turnover is in the apical area and the lowest is in the cervical region. Maturation of the ligament occurs when the teeth reach functional occlusion. At this time, the density of fiber bundles increases notably.
Alveolar Process As the teeth develop, so does the alveolar bone, which keeps pace with the lengthening roots. At first, the alveolar process forms labial and lingual plates between which a trench is formed where the tooth organs develop. As the walls lining this trench increase in height, bony septa appear between the teeth to complete the crypts (Fig. 5-32). When the teeth erupt, the alveolar process and intervening periodontal ligament mature to support the newly functioning teeth (Fig. 5-33). Bone that forms between the roots of the multirooted teeth is termed interradicular bone. In the mature form, alveolar bone is composed of alveolar bone proper and supporting bone.
Alveolar bone proper lines the tooth socket, sustained by supporting bone, which is composed of both spongy and dense or compact bone. Supporting bone forms the cortical plate, which covers the mandible (Fig. 5-34).
In summary, tooth development involves the interactive events of two types of tissues: epithelial and mesenchymal. These tissues develop through the soft tissue stages of bud, cap, and bell. This level is followed by the hard tissue formative stages of dentinogenesis and amelogenesis. Root formation logically follows crown development. Each developmental progression includes morphologic changes in shape and size, which are coordinated with microscopic changes in cell shape and function. Most of these relationships are seen in Figure 5-35. rradicular bone. In the mature form, alveolar bone is
Changes in formative cells ofdeveloping teeth shown on the right and correlated with morphologic changes oftooth organ on the left. Cell proliferation relates to the cap stage, whereas cell differentiation relates to the bell stage. Odontoblast function relates to dentinogenesis and ameloblast function to amelogenesis. The labels secretory phase, maturation phase, and protection phase relate to ameloblast function.
Regional field and clone theories of dental patterning. According to the regional field theory, identical tooth primordia (black dots) are acted upon by a morphogenetic substance (orange shading) generated by a field generator (FG). The substance has a graded concentration in the field, which results in each primordium (black dots) developing into a specific tooth (in this case, a molar) with a different morphology. According to the clone theory, the gradient of final tooth form is related to the times at which tooth primordia (black dots) are initiated. The stippled region represents the growing margin of the clone with an associated zone of inhibition (circle). The red dots represent tissues that have reached the critical stage to form a new primordium. (Adapted from Lumsden, 1979.)