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cementum Covers the root of the tooth. The primary function for the cementum is to anchor the tooth to the bony socket with the attachments of the priodontal ligaments.
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∙ 12y agocementum is the outermost covering of the root of the tooth,it's hard but less than enamel.below cementum dentin is present and pulp is present under the dentin.
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∙ 11y agocementum is the bonelike connective tissue covering the root of a tooth and assisting in tooth support.
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∙ 12y agoThe main function of cementum is to anchor the teeth to the bony walls of the tooth sockets in the periodontium. :)
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The function of cementum on teeth?
Cementum holds the teeth in the jaw, just as cement would.
What is the main function of the cementum?
One function of the dentine is to protect the pulp. :)
What are the functions of cementum?
Acellular extrinsic fiber cementum is for anchorage Cellular intrinsic fiber cementum is for adaptation and repair Mixed fiber cementum is for adaptation..
What stabilizes the tooth and is covered by?
root , cementum
What are the Differences between cellular and acellular cementum?
The main difference between cellular and a cellular cementum is that cellular cementum contains cementocytes, while a cellular cementum does not contain any active cells and can not regenerate.
What is the thin hard covering of the root of a tooth?
It is called the cementum and it's the third hardest substance in the human body, after the enamel and the dentin.
What is the tooths structure?
Cementum.
Cementum in human teeth?
Cementum is the outside covering of the roots of human teeth. The crown of the tooth is covered in enamel.
What is the softest tooth structure?
Cementum.
What is the area on the tooth where the cementum meets the enamel?
The area of the tooth where the cementum meets the enamel is called the cementoenamel junction or CEJ for short.
What attaches the tooth to the periodontal membrane?
cementum
The CEJ point is where the?
cementum meets the enamel
