Cementocyte

Cells embedded within the cementum of the tooth root, involved in maintaining and repairing the cementum.

Key Functions:

• Maintains the integrity of cementum.
• Involved in cementum repair.
• Located in lacunae within cementum.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Tooth (component of)
• Bone (similar to osteocytes)
• Periodontal Ligament (surrounded by)