(7 of 40)
Development of the Dental Organ
At the site of each future tooth, the epithelial cells of the dental lamina (A) proliferate to produce swellings. These swellings along the shelf-like dental lamina are referred to as primary dental (enamel) organs or tooth buds (B). This is referred to as the bud stage of morphogenesis. Note the condensation of underlying mesenchymal cells (C) in the region under the central aspect of the bud. This region of the tooth bud will continue to invaginate giving the tooth germ a cap-like morphology. Also note the beginning of the formation of the alveolar bone socket (D).
Legend
|
A - dental lamina |
C - mesenchymal cells |
