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FOLLICULE DENTAIRE [2 records]

Record 1 2001-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jaw, Gums and Parodontium
DEF

The structure within the developing alveolar bone of the jaw enclosing the tooth organ.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maxillaires, gencives et parodonte
CONT

formation de l'émail(tissu squelettique d’origine épidermique), postérieure à celle de l'ivoire(tissu squelettique d’origine dermique), se fait de manière centrifuge alors que celle de l'ivoire se fait de façon centripète. L'ivoire de la racine est ensuite recouvert d’un tissu provenant du follicule dentaire, le cément.

Key term(s)
  • follicule

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
DEF

The sac-like substance of the jaws, enclosing the tooth before it erupts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

Ébauche de la dent; structure en forme de sac, présente dans les mâchoires, qui renferme la dent avant son éruption.

Spanish

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