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Dentin Quiz

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1. Dentin is                                          (inorganic),                     , and                        .
   
2. Dentin is softer than 
   

3. Dentin makes up the bulk of the
   

4. Define Dentinogenesis: 
   

5. List the stages of dentin formation:
   

6. Describe the stages of dentin formation:
   1. primary:
      
2. Secondary: 
   

7. List the types of dentin: 
   
8. Found between dentinal tubules: 
   
9. Located in outer pulpal wall, bulk of dentin in a tooth is this type:  
   
10. First type that forms & matures within the tooth: 
    
11. Creates wall of dentinal tubule: 
    
12. The following are types of dentin, describe their formation:
    1. Primary dentin: 1^st formed.  

2. Secondary dentin:  

3. Tertiary or repair dentin:  
   
   

13. What type of spread is found with the decay of dentin? 
    
14. These lines show how dentin is laid down & deposited over days: 
    
15. These lines appear as a series of dark bands & show disturbance of metaboism (e.g Tetracycline): 
    
16. Zone that is underlying the cementum, covering the root: 
    
17. Describe dentin in older people: 

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