The cellular component of the incisors from rats of different ages was determined by examining histologic sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin. The results indicated a reduction in cell numbers for the ameloblast, stratum intermedium, and external enamel epithelium cell layers with advancing age. There were no changes in the odontoblast and stellate reticulum cell layers.
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