Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Teeth

Teeth

The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin and...

Tooth Anatomy

Tooth Anatomy

The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or grinding food.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Label-free quantitative proteomics reveals molecular correlates of altered biomechanical properties in molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH): an in vitro study.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry·2022

Same author

Salivary parameters and their correlation with neutrophil counts in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry·2021

Same author

A case-controlled investigation of risk factors associated with molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in 8-12 year-old children living in Chandigarh, India.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry·2021

Same author

Full coverage crowns for rehabilitation of MIH affected molars: 24 month randomized clinical trial.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry·2021

Same author

Impact of covid-19 pandemic on characteristics of dental emergencies and treatment services at tertiary care centre.

The Saudi dental journal·2021

Same author

An evaluation of remineralised MIH using CPP-ACP and fluoride varnish: An in-situ and in-vitro study.

European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry·2021

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 28, 2026

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

Dentigerous cyst in primary dentition: a case report.

S Passi¹, K Gauba, A Agnihotri

¹Department of Pedodontics, Dr. HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Punjab University, Chandigarh., India. sidhi.passi@gmail.com

Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry

|November 15, 2008

Summary

A dentigerous cyst in primary teeth requires careful management to protect developing permanent teeth. This case report details the successful treatment of a dentigerous cyst in a 10-year-old boy.

More Related Videos

The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

Published on: January 13, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 28, 2026

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

Published on: January 13, 2023

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Pathology
Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

Dentigerous cysts are developmental odontogenic cysts arising from unerupted teeth.
They typically lack symptoms unless inflammation occurs.
Management in primary dentition is critical for permanent tooth bud preservation.

Observation:

A 10-year-old male presented with a dentigerous cyst in his primary dentition.
The cyst was associated with an unerupted tooth.

Findings:

The case highlights the importance of considering dentigerous cysts in pediatric patients.
Successful management strategies were employed to address the cyst.

Implications:

This case underscores the need for specialized approaches to manage dentigerous cysts in primary dentition.
Preserving the developing permanent dentition is paramount during treatment.