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The dentino-enamel junction revisited.

M Goldberg1, D Septier, K Bourd

  • 1Laboratoire de Biologie et Physiopathologie Crânio-faciales, EA 2496, Université Paris V, rue Maurice Arnoux, 92120 Montrouge, France. mgoldod@aol.com

Connective Tissue Research
|December 20, 2002
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The dentino-enamel junction is a complex biological structure, not just an inert interface. It plays a crucial role in cell communication and protein exchange between enamel and dentin.

Area of Science:

  • Biomineralization
  • Dental Development
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • The dentino-enamel junction (DEJ) is traditionally viewed as a simple interface.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a more complex DEJ, including inner aprismatic enamel and mantle dentin.
  • Understanding the DEJ's dynamic nature is crucial for comprehending dental tissue development and pathology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the biological complexity of the dentino-enamel junctional complex.
  • To explore the role of growth factors and matrix metalloproteinases in DEJ formation and function.
  • To analyze the impact of genetic defects on DEJ integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of protein localization and expression during enamel and dentin formation.
  • Investigated the role of fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-2, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3, MMP-2, MMP-9, and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMP)-1 and -2.

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  • Examined dentin defects in X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets.

    • Main Results:

    • Fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-2 is stored and released from inner aprismatic enamel, potentially regulated by matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3.
    • MMP-2 and MMP-9 peaks in mantle dentin correlated with low TIMP-1 and TIMP-2, facilitating cell communication.
    • Mantle dentin remained unaffected in X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets, unlike circumpulpal dentin.

    Conclusions:

    • The dentino-enamel junctional complex is a dynamic entity with unique biological characteristics.
    • It facilitates crucial cross-talk and protein translocation between mineralizing epithelial and connective tissues.
    • The DEJ's integrity is vital, with specific components like mantle dentin showing distinct responses to genetic alterations.