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        | Highest Point of the alveolar ridge |  | 
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        | Cavity within the alveolar process that surrounds the root of a tooth |  | 
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        | Portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel |  | 
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        | Tapered end of each root tip |  | 
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        | Natural opening in the root |  | 
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        | Cells that reabsorb cementum |  | 
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        | Specialized, calcified connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of a tooth |  | 
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        | That portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity |  | 
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        | Union of the male sperm and the female ovum |  | 
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        | Part that lies within the crown portion of the tooth |  | 
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        | Dense outer covering of spongy bone that makes up the central part of the alveolar process |  | 
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        | Thickened band of oral epithelium that follows the curve if each developing arch |  | 
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        | Connective tissue that envelops the developing tooth |  | 
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        | Hard portion of the root that surrounds the pulp and is covered by enamel on the crown and by cementum on the root |  | 
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        | Fibers found in dentinal tubules |  | 
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        | The process by which the body adds new bone |  | 
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        | An organism in the earliest stage of development |  | 
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        | The study of prenatal development |  | 
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        | Stage of human development that occurs from the beginning of the second week to the eighth week |  | 
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        | Thin leaflike structures that extend from the enamel surface toward the detinoenamel junction and consist of organic material with little mineral content |  | 
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        | Part of a developing tooth destined to produce enamel |  | 
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        | The ends of odontoblasts (dentin forming cells) that extend across the dentinoenamel junction and may extend to the inner third of the enamel |  | 
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        | The hypocalcified or uncalcified ends of groups of enamel prisms that start at the dentinoenamel junction and may extend ti the inner third of the enamel |  | 
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        | The normal process of shedding the primary teeth |  | 
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        | Stage of human development that starts at the beginning of the ninth weeks and ends at birth |  | 
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        | Type of cell in connective tissue responsible for the formation of the intercellular substance of pulp |  | 
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        | Stage of human development that starts at fertilization and ends at birth |  | 
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        | The study of the structure and function of body tissues on a microscopic level |  | 
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        | Alternating light and dark bands in the enamel that are produced when enamel prisms intertwine or change direction |  | 
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        | Mineral compound that is the principal inorganic component of bone and teeth |  | 
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        | The second branchial arch, which forms the styloid , stapes of the ear, stylohyoid ligament, and part of the hyoid bone |  | 
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        | Thin, compact bone that lines the alveolar socket: also know as the cribriform plate |  | 
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        | Mucous membrane that covers the inside of the cheeks, vestibule, lips, soft palate, and underside of the tongue and acts as a cushion for underlying structures |  | 
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        | Oral mucosa that covers the hard palate, dorsum of the tongue, and gingiva |  | 
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        | Reproductive cell production that ensures the correct number of chromosomes |  | 
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        | Bone changes that involve desposition and resorption of bone and occur along articulations as they increase in size and share to keep up with the growth of surrounding tissues: also known as displacement |  | 
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        | Structures that surround, support and are attached to the teeth |  | 
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        | Stage of development that occurs during the week after fertilization |  | 
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        | Stage of human development that starts at pregnancy and ends at birth |  | 
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        | Cementum that covers the root of the tooth and is formed outward from the cementodentinal junction for the full length of the root |  | 
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        | Dentin that forms before before eruption and that makes up the bulk of the tooth |  | 
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        | The shelf that separates the oral and nasal cavities |  | 
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        | A calcified column or rod |  | 
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        | The space occupied by pulp |  | 
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        | The other portion of the pulp know as root pulp |  | 
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        | Growth and change in shape of existing bone that involves desposition and resorption of bone |  | 
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        | The body's processes of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue material |  | 
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        | Cementum that is formed on the apical half of the root also known as the cellular cementum |  | 
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        | Dentin that forms after eruption and continues at a very slow rate throughout the life of the tooth |  | 
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        | The final palate formed during embryonic development |  | 
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        | Mucous membrane on the tongue int the form of lingual papillae, which are structures associated with sensations and taste |  | 
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        | Stratified squamous epithelium |  | Definition 
 
        | Layers of flat, formed epithelium |  | 
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        | Incremental rings that represent variations in deposition of the enamel matrix during tooth formation |  | 
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        | Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth |  | 
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        | Dentin that forms in response to irritation and appears as a localized deposit on the wall of the pulp chamber: also know as reparative dentin |  | 
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        | Enlargements produced by the formation of dental lamina |  | 
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