A specialized cell that produces cementum, the substance covering the roots of teeth.
From Latin caementum plus Greek blastus meaning a sprout or bud (referring to immature cells). A technical term developed in dental histology.
Cementoblasts are like tiny factories in your gums—they keep producing cementum throughout your life to repair and maintain the attachment between your teeth and the bone holding them, which is why good oral hygiene keeps working even as you age.
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