Cementum is a nonuniform mineralized connective tissue covering the tooth root and consists of several types that differ with respect to location, structure, function, rate of formation, chemical ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly in the jawbone beneath the gums. Eating, speaking, and maintaining the shape ...

Tooth root development involves intricate spatiotemporal cellular dynamics and molecular regulation. The initiation of Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath (HERS) induces odontoblast differentiation and ...

Two distinct stem cell lineages that drive tooth root and alveolar bone formation have been identified by researchers from Science Tokyo. Using genetically modified mice and lineage-tracing techniques ...

Example of smoking damage in an archaeological tooth. The magnified image shows variations in the tooth's cementum rings caused by smoking Credit must be given to the creator.