Journal of Practical Stomatology 1996;0(02):-

Mineralization in dental germs observed with modified Mallory's trichrome staining

Lintian YUAN ; Lingying WEN ; Weizhong JIANG

Keywords

Modified Mallory's trichrome staining methods; Tooth germ; Development; Mineralization

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective:To observe the dynamic process of the development of dentin and enamel during their mineralization period. Methods: Dental germs in maxillae and mandibulae were obtained from spontaneously aborted 21 weeks and 32 weeks fetus. The samples were prepared and stained with modified Mallory's trichrome staining and observed under light microscope. Results: Different mineralized layers in different period of development appeared different color variation in the dental germs. Conciusion: Modified Mallory's trichrome staining method may be used to study the mineralization of dental germ.