development of periodontium
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Development of
Periodontium(a largely ectomesenchymally derived unit )
Dr.Jignesh
Contents :
•Introduction
•Development of teeth
•Stages of tooth growth
•Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath & root formation
•Development of cementum/ cementogenesis
•Development of PDL
•Development of alveolar bone
•Development of dentogingival unit
•conclusion
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Introduction
The periodontium is simply defined as the tissues
supporting and investing the tooth - consists of
cementum, PDL, bone lining the alveolus & that
part of the gingiva facing the tooth.
The tissues supporting the tooth are
developmentally derived from the dental follicle
proper, whereas those investing the tooth, that is
the gingiva, are an adaptation of the oral mucosa.
- Richard Ten Cate
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The widespread occurrence of periodontal diseases & the realization that
periodontal tissues lost to the disease can be repaired has resulted in
considerable effort to understand the factors & cells regulating the
formation, maintenance, & regeneration of the periodontium. - Ten Cate et al Periodontology 2000, Vol. 13
Reciprocal induction
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Tooth germ Ectodermal cells of dental lamina divide more rapidly &
form little knobs that grow into underlying mesenchyme.
These little down growths from the dental lamina represents the beginning of enamel organ of the tooth bud.
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As cell proliferation continues...
Each enamel organ increase in size & sink deeper into the ectomesenchyme, & due to differential growth shape also changes.
First it takes a shape that resembles a Cap, with an outer convex facing the oral cavity & inner concavity.
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Three basic parts of Tooth germ
◦Enamel organ (ectodermal component)
◦Dental papiila◦Dental sac or dental follicle
Ectomesenchymal component
Enamel organ
• Enamel
Dental papilla
• dentin• pulp
Dental follicle
• Cementum• PDL• Alveolar
bone
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Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath (HERS) & root formation
Schour & Massler suggested that the major function of the Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath is to induce and regulate root formation, including the size, shape and number of roots
Characteristics of HERS:
1. HERS consists of inner & outer enamel epithelia only.
2. Cells of inner layer remain short in size and induce the differentiation of radicular dental papilla cells into odontoblast which lays down first layer of radicular dentin.
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3. Some outer layer cells in coronal root region induce cells of dental
follicle to differentiate into cementoblasts similar to osteoblasts which
give rise to acellular cementum.
4. Slavkin suggests, since the epithelial cells of the inner layer of
Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath are analogous to the preameloblasts,
it is suggested that they might secrete enamel matrix proteins over
the newly deposited root dentin.
5. In addition to these matrix proteins there are also the components of
the epithelial basement membrane, such as laminin and collagen
type IV are sectreted by root sheath.
Dental Cementum The dynamic
tissue covering
the root
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Development of cementum
Process of cementum development is called as “cementogenesis”.
Cementum is calcified, avascular mesenchymal tissue that forms outer
coverings of the anatomic root.
It was first demonstrated microscopically in 1835 by two pupils of purkinje.
It is a specialized connective tissue that shares some physical, chemical &
structural characteristics with compact bone.
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Cementogenesis (Briefly)
Deposition of dentin along the inner aspect of HERS
Breaking up of HERS allowing the newly formed dentin to come in contact with cells of dental follicle
Differentiation of cementoblasts along the external surface of the root
Protein secretion by cementoblasts mainly collagen & proteoglycans which forms the organic matrix of cementum
Phase of matrix maturation, which subsequently mineralizes to form cementum
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[Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath is broken
up & separated from root, and
differentiation of cementoblasts lead to
formation of cementum]
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Varieties of cementum
Two basic types of cementum, hence they are usually classified on the
basis of presence of cementocyte (cellular cementum) or absence of it
(acellular cementum).
It can also be classified on the basis of the types of fibers
(extrinsic/intrinsic) presence or their absence (afibrillar cementum).
acellular extrinsic fiber cementum is regarded as Primary cementum as
it forms first.
Cellular cementum is regarded as secondary cementum
because it forms later than primary cementum.
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Growth factor families involved in the differentiation of cemetoblasts from dental follicle
TGFβ 1-5BMP2-8
EGF & IGF
PGE2 & PGF2α enhance differentiation by activating protein kinase cell signalling
pathway
Fibroblast growth factor promotes proliferation, migration
& angiogenesis
CAP, BSP and osteopontine helps in attachment of differentiated cells to newly forming tissue
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Development of acellular cementum
Development of acellular cementum is associated with
secretion of enamel matrix protein (EMP) by HERS after
mineralization of first layer of dentin adjacent to the
root.
Enamel proteins including amelogenin & certain
basement membrane constituents are reported to be
involved in epithelial-mesenchymal reaction.
HERS also secrete cementum related proteins like Bone
sialoprotein (BSP), osteopontin & fibrillar collagen.
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At the same time fibroblast precursors cells from dental follicle come in
contact with predentine matrix and start depositing bundle of collagen
fibrils to form a thin layer of perpendicularly oriented “Sharpey’s fibers” or
“fringe fibers”.
Sharpey’s fibers interdigitate with unmineralized dentin at one end and
into extracellular compartment of acellular cementum at another end.
As the mineralization front advances, it contacts the sharpey’s fibers and
they undergo slow mineralization to complete the process of acellular
extrinsic fiber cementum formation.
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Development of cellular cementum(a more rapidly formed & less mineralized variety of
cementum)
Formation occurs after at least half the root is formed.
Development can be divided into 2 stages:
An early stage in which extrinsic sharpey’s fibers produced by fibroblasts are few & traces of intrinsic fibers produced by cementoblasts are randomly arranged
Later stage of cementogenesis- it closely resembles bone formation. Cementoblasts and cementocytes are involved in the secretion of intrinsic fibers.
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Rapid and multipolar mode of
mineralization takes place
Entrapped cementoblasts are called as
– cementocytes
Cementcytes have processes that
lodge in canaliculi that communicate
but do not form a syncitium that
extends all the way to the surface, as is
the case with in the bone.
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Cementoid tissue & calcification of matrix
The uncalcified matrix is called as cementoid.
the growth of cellular cementum is a rhythmic process, and as a new layer of cementoid is formed, the old calcifies.
Gla proteins – osteocalcin & osteonectin acts as neucleators for mineralization due to their strong affinity for calcium & BSP.
Alkaline phosphatase promotes mineralization.
Osteopontine regulates growth of apatite crystals.
Major proteoglycan located in non-mineralized cementum is keratan sulfates- lumican & fibromodulin.
“Periodontal ligament”
Soft-tissue continuity
Between the mineralized
Tissues of periodontium
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The periodontal ligamment (PDL) is composed of a
complex vascular & highly cellular connective tissue
that surrounds the tooth root & connects it to the inner
wall of the alveolar bone.
Over the years it has been described by number of
terms:
• Desmodont
• Gomphosis
• Pericementum
• Dental periosteum
• Alveodental ligament
• Periodontal membrane
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Development
Development of PDL begins with root formation, prior to tooth eruption.
The dental follicle cells located between the alveolar bone & HERS are
composed of two subpopulations:
Mesenchymal cells of dental follicle proper
Perifollicular mesenchyme
Perifollicular mesenchymal cells bounded by mesenchymal cells of dental
follicle proper.
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As the root formation continues, cells in the perifollicular region and follicle
proper are gain their polarity & the cellular volume & synthetic activity
increases.
These cells obtain long & thin, elongated cytoplasm with increased amount of
mitochondria, RER & active Golgi complex.
As a result, these cells actively synthesize & deposits collagen fibrils &
glycoprotein in the developing periodontal ligament.
progenitors for periodontal ligament, osteoblast and cementoblast cells adopt
a paravascular location in the periodontal ligament, and these cells, which
exhibit some features of stem cells, can regenerate functional tissues when
the need arises.
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Developmet of principal fibers
Immediately before tooth eruption & for
sometimes there after, active fibroblasts
adjacent to the cementum of the coronal 1/3 of
the root, aligne in oblique direction to the long
axis of the tooth.
Soon, thereafter, first collagen fiber bundles of
the ligament become discernible. These are the
precursors of the alveolar crest fiber bundle
group.
Later, similar fibers are observed on the adjacent
osseous surface of the developing alveolar bone.
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Both set of fibers, alveolar & cemental, continue to elongate toward each
other, ultimately to meet, intertwine & fuse, & cross linking of individual
collagen molecules occur.
By the time of first occlusal contact of the tooth with its antagonist, the
principle fibers around the coronal 1/3 of the root, the horizontal group are
almost completely developed
Oblique fibers in middle third of the root are still being formed.
After complete root apex is formed, apical group of fibers are developed.
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PDL homeostasis
A remarkable capacity of PDL is that it maintains its width more or less, despite the fact, it is squeezed in between two hard tissues.
Various molecules have been proposed, which play a role in maintaining an unmineralized PDL.
• Inhibit mineralized bone tissue
Msx2
• Prevents osteogening differentiation of PDL fibroblasts by repressing cbfa1 activity
Bone sialoprotein
• osteopontin
Matrix Gla proteins(Inhibitors of mineralization)
Prostaglandins
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Cell biology of normal PDL
Fibroblasts
Osteoblasts
cementoblast
s
Resorportive cells
Fibroblasts
Osteoclasts
cementoclast
s
Progenitor cells
Undifferentiated stem cells
Epithelial cells
Epithelial cell rests
of malass
ez
Defense cells
Mast cells
Macrophage
seiosinophils
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Epithelial cell rests of malassez Roles attributed to the Epithelial Rest of
Malassez cells range from bad to good.
Bad Role
Malassez cells are held responsible for the
formation of periodontal cysts and tumours as a
result of peri-apical inflammation associated with
pulpal necrosis.
Epithelial Rest of Malassez cells contribute to
the formation of the periodontal pocket because
of their continuum with the junctional epithelium. -Ohshima M, Nishiyama T, Tokunaga K, Sato S, Maeno M, Otsuka K.
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Good Role
The cells of the Epithelial Rest of Malassez may protect the root from resorption
- Wallace JA, Vergona K.
Epithelial cells Rest of Malassez secrete hyaluronic acid, which contributes
to the formation of the loose connective tissue characteristics of the
periodontal ligament & react to mechanical stress, like that associated
with orthodontic tooth movement, by increasing their proliferation rate
and cell size. - Brunette DM & Merrilees MJ, Sodek J, Aubin JE
Epithelial Rest of Malassez - help in cementum repair because of their
ability to activate matrix proteins, such as amelogenin, which are also
expressed during tooth development - Hamamoto Y, Nakajima T, Ozawa H, Uchida T.
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The alveolar process is the portion of the maxilla & mandible that forms &
supports the tooth sockets.
It forms when the tooth erupts to provide the osseous attachment to the
forming PDL & it disappears gradually after the tooth is lost.
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Bone formation
Intramembranous ossification
Formation of bone matrix
Formation of woven bone
Appositional growth & formation of harvesian system (osteon)
Endochondral bone formation
Formation of cartiagenous model
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Development of alveolar process
An alveolar bone in the strict sense of words develops only during the
eruption of the teeth.
As the root & its covering of primary cementum form, new bone is
deposited against the crypt wall.
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Crystal form coalescing bone nodules with fast
growing, non oriented collagen fibers- is the
substructure of woven bone, first bone formed
in the alveolus.
Later, through bone deposition, remodelling &
secretion of oriented collagen fibers in sheets,
mature lamellar bone is formed.
Subsequently, a tissue may develop at alveolar
crest that combines characteristics of cartilage &
bone.
It is called as chondroid bone.
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Structure of alveolar bone
Alveolar bone proper (a thin lamella of the bone that surrounds the rootof the tooth & gives attachment to the principle fibers of the PDL)
• Inner socket wall of thin compact bone
• Bundle bone
• Cribriform plate
• Lamina Dura (radiographically)
supporting alveolar bone(the bone that surrounds the alveolar bone proper & gives support to the socket)
• External plate of cortical bone
• Spongy bone/ cancellous trabeculae
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Bone remodeling Bone is a highly dynamic connective tissue with continuous remodeling.
Process of bone formation & bone breakdown go on simultaneously, thus
the bone represents the net results of a balance between the two
processes
This phenomena is called as coupling of bone resorption & bone formation.
The main function of the remodeling are to prevent the accumulation of
damaged & fatigued bone by regenerating new bone & to facilitate
mineral homeostasis.
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Mediators of bone remodeling
Mechanical factors : when stress is applied on the alveolar bone, two sites
are formed, bone is resorbed at compression site & bone is deposited at
tension site.
Parathyroid hormone
Vita. D metabolites
Growth factors
Bacterial products
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Markers of bone turnover
• Alkaline phosphatase• osteocalcin• Procollagen I extension peptide
Markers of bone formation
(serum markers)
• Urine calcium• Urine hydroxyproline• Collagen crosslink fragments• Urine N-telopeptides• Urine C-telopeptides• Urine pyridinoline• Urine free deoxypyridinoline
Markers of bone resorption
(urinary markers)
Gingiva The First
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Gingiva is an adaptation of oral epithelium in areas involved in
mastication of food
The gingiva is a part of the oral mucosa that covers the alveolar
processes of the jaws & surrounds the neck of the teeth.- McCall
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Clinical features of gingiva
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Dentogingival junction (junctional epithelium)
The epithelium of the gingiva which
gets attached to the tooth is called as
junctional or attachment epithelium.
It consists of collar like band of
stratified squamous non keratinizing
epithelium, located at CEJ in healthy
tissue
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JE resembles reduced enamel epithelium (RER) in its structure in that they
have a basal layer & few layers of flattened cells & express CK 5, 14, 19,
which is typical of nondifferentiating tissue like RER.
Highest turnover rate of 5-6 days
JE is highly permeable & it has large intracellular spaces, so that
neutrophils can easily pass in & out of the epithelium.
Permits easy flow of GCF
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Development of dentoginval junction & gingival sulcus
After enamel formation is complete, the enamel is covered with REE, which is attached to the tooth by a basal lamina & hemidesmosomes
When tooth penetrates oral mucosa, the REE unites with oral mucosa and transformed into JE
Gingival sulcus deepens as a result of separation of the REE from actively erupting tooth & JE attains its position at CEJ of fully erupted tooth
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Formation of JE & Gingival sulcus
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Shift of dentogingival junction
A. The actual movement of crown towards the occlusal plane is called as a active
eruption
B. The separation of primary attachment epithelium from the enamel is termed as
passive eruption
crown exposure involving passive eruption & further recession has
been described in four stages
firsr two stages may be physiologic but last two are probably
pathologic.
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Stage 1 stage 2 stage 3 stage 4
Shift of dentogingival junction
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Reciprocal induction between oral ectoderm & mesenchymal cells derived
from neural crest cells form the major pathway for the development of
periodontal tissues.
Various histochemical molecules favours the differentiation of fibroblasts,
cementoblasts & osteoblasts from the inner cells of the dental sac, which
are also secreted at the time of periodontal regeneration or repair by PDL
PDL contains both formative & resorptive cells for cementum, A.bone &
PDL itself.
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Based on the information presented, it appears that the
developed or adult periodontium retains its potential for
repair/regeneration in the form of cells of the Epithelial
Rest of Malassez, progenitor cells and stem cells, which can
be induced to differentiate into cementoblast, osteoblast or
periodontal ligament cells to regenerate periodontal
tissues.
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References:
1. Textbook of Orban’s Oral histology & Embryology, 12th Ed.
2. Textbook of TenCate’s Oral histolgy & Embryology, 8th Ed.
3. Margarita zeichner-david, Regeneration of periodontal tissues: cementogenesis
revisited, Periodontology 2000, Vol. 41, 2006, 196–217.
4. A. Richard ten cate, The development of the periodontium - a largely
ectomesenchymally derived unit, Periodontology 2000, Vol. 13, 1997, 9-19.
5. Thomas HF, Kollar EJ. Differentiation of odontoblasts in grafted recombinants of
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