odontogenic papilla

dental papilla

A condensation of odontoblasts that forms the part of a tooth germ that gives rise to dentin and pulp in the mature tooth. It lies below a cellular aggregation known as the enamel organ.

Type Organ
Parent Structure developing mesenchymal condensation
Latin Name dental papilla
FMA ID 57662

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the odontogenic papilla?
A condensation of odontoblasts that forms the part of a tooth germ that gives rise to dentin and pulp in the mature tooth. It lies below a cellular aggregation known as the enamel organ.
What is the Latin name for the odontogenic papilla?
The Latin name for the odontogenic papilla is dental papilla.

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