pulp Flashcards
1
Q
what is dental pulp?
A
CT core of tooth
2
Q
what cells are in pulp?
A
odontoblasts, fibroblasts, defence cells
3
Q
what extracellular components are in pulp?
A
fibres(collagen and oxytalan) matrix
4
Q
what nerves are in pulp?
A
sensory, autonomic
5
Q
what are the components of pulp?
A
cells, extracellular components, nerves, b.v, lymphatics
6
Q
what are the functions of pulp
A
nutritive, dentine growth, dentine repair, defence, neural
