dental sac
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den·tal sac
the outer investment of ectomesenchymal tissue surrounding a developing tooth; involved in formation of the periodontal ligament, alveolus, and cementum.
See also: dental follicle.
See also: dental follicle.
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den·tal sac
(den'tăl sak)The outer connective tissue envelope surrounding a developing tooth; also applied to the mesenchymal concentration that is the primordium of the sac.
See also: dental follicle
See also: dental follicle
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
den·tal sac
(den'tăl sak)Outer investment of ectomesenchymal tissue surrounding a developing tooth; involved in formation of periodontal ligament, alveolus, and cementum.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012