KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 123 · KROK (Dentistry)

A histological specimen of mandible of an embryo shows a tooth germ with the dental papilla made up of small stellate basophilic cells. What tissue forms this part of the tooth germ?

  1. A. Osseous
  2. B. Cartilaginous
  3. C. Reticular
  4. D. Mesenchyme
  5. E. Epithelial
Hint

Distinguish the epithelial enamel organ from the part of the tooth germ that will later form dentine and pulp.

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