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Development of the Enamel Niche
At this magnification, the relation-ship of the dental lamina (A) to the vestibular lamina (B) can be seen. During the cap stage, a cleft-like space develops in the vestibular lamina forming the lip furrow (C). Note the island of connective tissue that appears within the dental organ (D). This lateral invagination of connective tissue creates the enamel niche.
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A - dental lamina |
C - lip furrow |
