Odontoblast process
An
odontoblast process is an extension of a
cell called an
odontoblast, which forms
dentin in a
tooth. The odontoblast process forms during
dentinogenesis and results from a part of the odontoblast staying in its location as the main body of the odontoblast moves toward the center of the
tooth's pulp. The odontoblast process causes the secretion of
hydroxyapatite crystals and mineralization of the matrix secreted by the odontoblasts.
*Cate, A.R. Ten. Oral Histology: development, structure, and function. 5th ed. 1998. ISBN 0815129521.
