tooth enamel organ

dental organ

A circumscribed mass of ectodermal cells which bud off from the dental lamina; it becomes cup-shaped and develops on its internal face the ameloblast layer of cells that produces the enamel cap of a developing tooth.

Type Bone
Parent Structure ectoderm-derived structure
Latin Name dental organ
FMA ID 312389

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tooth enamel organ?
A circumscribed mass of ectodermal cells which bud off from the dental lamina; it becomes cup-shaped and develops on its internal face the ameloblast layer of cells that produces the enamel cap of a developing tooth.
What is the Latin name for the tooth enamel organ?
The Latin name for the tooth enamel organ is dental organ.

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