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Ground Section of Cementum

In this ground section identify the following: dentin (A), interglob-ular dentin (B), Tomes' granular layer (C), primary cementum (D), secondary cementum (E), and resting lines (F). Is this section from an anterior or posterior tooth? (look at G to check your answer). How can you tell? (look at H). From which region of the tooth, cervical or apical? (look at I). How can you tell this? (look at J).

 


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A - dentin
B - interglobular dentin
C - Tomes' granular layer
D - primary cementum
E - secondary cementum

F - resting lines
G - posterior tooth
H - cellular cementum present
I - apical region of tooth
J - cellular cementum present

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