Inner enamel epithelium
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The inner enamel epithelium, also known as the internal enamel epithelium, is a layer of columnar cells located on the rim nearest the dental papilla of the enamel organ in a developing tooth. This layer is first seen during the cap stage, in which these inner enamel epithelium cells are pre-ameloblast cells. These will differentiate into Ameloblasts which are responsible for secretion of enamel during tooth development.
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![]() The cervical loop area: (1) dental follicle cells, (2) dental mesenchyme, (3) odontoblasts, (4) dentin, (5) stellate reticulum, (6) outer enamel epithelium, (7) inner enamel epithelium, (8) ameloblasts, (9) enamel. | |
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Latin | epithelium enameleum internum |
TE | enamel epithelium_by_E5.4.1.1.2.3.15 E5.4.1.1.2.3.15 |
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The location of the enamel organ where the outer and inner enamel epithelium join is called the cervical loop.