ICP10: Dentine-Pulp Complex and Pathology

Question 1

Dental caries process can lead reversible/irreversible changes within the dentine-pulp complex.

What do these changes depend on? 4

Answer 1

• Anatomical considerations of the lesion location
• Dynamic activity of the carious lesion
• Extend of the lesions
• Age of the pulp

Question 2

What factors can help us come up with a pulpal diagnosis? 3

Answer 2

• Patient description of subjective symptoms
• Pulp sensibility test
• Radiographic examination

Question 3

What factors could influence the pulp healing process? 6

Answer 3

• Drill speed
• The use of coolant
• Operator pressure
• Extent of cavity preparation
• Unnecessary iatrogenic removal of dentine
• Extensive and prolonged use of etchants