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tooth root apical papilla

apical papilla

The portion of the dental papilla located at the apex of the root of developing permanent tooth that is responsible for the progressive elongation and maturation of the root tooth.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure tissue
Latin Name apical papilla

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tooth root apical papilla?

The portion of the dental papilla located at the apex of the root of developing permanent tooth that is responsible for the progressive elongation and maturation of the root tooth.

What is the Latin name for the tooth root apical papilla?

The Latin name for the tooth root apical papilla is apical papilla.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:8480031 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.