January 26th, 2009 by admin

After reading this chapter, the student should be able to:

1 / Describe the development of pulp from its embryologic stage to its fully developed state.

2 / Describe the process of root development and maturation of the apical foramen.

3 / Recognize the anatomic regions of pulp.

4 / List cell types in pulp and state their function.

5 / Describe the fibrous and nonfibrous components of the extracellular matrix of pulp.

6 / Describe the blood vessels and lymphatics of pulp.

7 / List the neural components of pulp and describe their distribution and function.

8 / Discuss theories of dentin sensitivity. Read the rest of this entry »