Acellular Extrinsic Fiber Cementum Is Invariably Present in the Superficial Layer of Apical Cementum in Mouse Molar

The cementum is a highly mineralized tissue that covers the tooth root. The regional differences among the types of cementum, especially in the extrinsic fibers that contribute to tooth support, remain controversial. Therefore, this study used second harmonic generation imaging in conjunction with automated collagen extraction and image analysis algorithms to facilitate the quantitative examination of the fiber characteristics and the changes occurring in these fibers over time. Acellular extrinsic fiber cementum (AEFC) was invariably observed in the superficial layer of the apical cementum in mouse molars, indicating that this region of the cementum plays a crucial role in supporting the tooth. The apical AEFC exhibited continuity and fiber characteristics comparable with the cervical AEFC, suggesting a common cellular origin for their formation. The cellular intrinsic fiber cementum present in the inner layer of the apical cementum showed consistent growth in the apical direction without layering. This study highlights the dynamic nature of the cementum in mouse molars and underscores the requirement for re-examining its structure and roles. The findings of the present study elucidate the morphophysiological features of cementum and have broader implications for the maintenance of periodontal tissue health.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:72

Enthalten in:

The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry : official journal of the Histochemistry Society - 72(2024), 2 vom: 01. Feb., Seite 109-120

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Iwama, Hajime [VerfasserIn]
Kaku, Masaru [VerfasserIn]
Thant, Lay [VerfasserIn]
Mizukoshi, Masaru [VerfasserIn]
Arai, Moe [VerfasserIn]
Ono, Yoshiki [VerfasserIn]
Kitami, Kohei [VerfasserIn]
Saito, Isao [VerfasserIn]
Uoshima, Katsumi [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9007-34-5
Cementum
Collagen
Extrinsic fiber
Journal Article
Periodontal ligament
Second harmonic generation
Wnt/β-catenin signaling

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 08.02.2024

Date Revised 10.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1369/00221554241229130

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367790432