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enamel,cementum and dentin

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Cellular cementum contains embedded cementocytes, or bone-like cells, which help maintain the tissue. Acellular cementum lacks these cells and primarily serves to anchor teeth within the jawbone. Both types of cementum play important roles in supporting teeth and maintaining their stability. Certainly, let's delve into more detail about cellular cementum and acellular cementum: 1. **Cellular Cementum**:    Cellular cementum is a specialized calcified tissue that covers the roots of teeth and plays a crucial role in anchoring teeth to the surrounding bone within the jaw. It contains cementocytes, which are cells embedded within the calcified matrix. These cementocytes are similar to osteocytes found in bone and are responsible for maintaining the health and integrity of the cementum.    The presence of cementocytes in cellular cementum allows for some degree of cellular activity. These cells can detect mechanical forces and respond to changes in the oral environment, con