Dr Apeksha Ghai

Ameloblasts are the cells that produce the enamel .Their life cycle is divided into six stages that include morphogenetic, organizing, formative, maturative, protective, and desmolytic. Amelogenesis occurs during the formative and maturative stages of the ameloblasts. Enamel matrix is secreted in the formative stage where as mineralization of the enamel matrix occurs in the maturation stage. You can read more about this here .

Gingival hyperplasia is a multifactorial condition that develops as a response to noxious stimuli because of unfavourable interactions between host and environment. It may be associated with plaque or systemic hormonal disturbances. Oral manifestations associated with blood disorders like leukemia and thrombocytopenia. Based on the extent and severity, these enlargements may lead to functional disturbances such as altered speech, difficulty in mastication, and esthetic and psychological problems. These enlargements usually cause functional disturbances like difficulty in speech and psychological problems Read more >>