Cementocyte

Cementocytes are cells that form the cementum of the tooth. They are specialized cells that are responsible for the formation and strengthening of tooth tissue. Tooth cement consists of two layers: external and internal. The outer layer is made of dentin and the inner layer is made of cementum. Cementocytes are located in the inner layer of cement and are responsible for its formation.

Cementocytes are oval in shape and are found in special cells called cementoblasts. Cementoblasts are located in the root of the tooth and produce cementocytes. When cementoblasts begin to produce cementocytes, they become larger and darker. The cementocytes then move into the cementum of the tooth, where they continue to develop and form cementum.

During the formation of dental cementum, cementocytes secrete a special protein called cementogenic protein. This protein is responsible for the formation and hardening of dental cementum. In addition, cementocytes also secrete other proteins that help strengthen the tooth and protect it from damage.

One of the main advantages of dental cement is its ability to regenerate. If a tooth is damaged or removed, the cementum of the tooth can begin to grow and repair itself, preserving the dental bone and preventing the development of tooth decay.

In conclusion, cementocytes play an important role in the formation and strengthening of dental tissues, as well as in its regeneration after damage or extraction. Cementocytes are specialized cells that produce a special protein to form and strengthen the cementum of the tooth, making it stronger and more resistant to damage.

Dental cement is a durable mineralized material that forms the basis for enamel and protects teeth from decay. Cement cells are called cementocytes. At the moment, there are three types of cementocytes. There are also fibrous cementocytes and dentinocytes, but which group of cells they belong to is not completely clear.

Previously, cementocytes were considered a group of dentinnocytes, but dental specialists began to distinguish between them only after they conducted a series of experiments and came to the conclusion that cementocytes belong to bone-forming cells. For example, one of the famous dentists Konstantin Rabinovich decided to conduct an experiment: cell volume d