Dental pulp
Dental Pulp
Dental pulp (pronunciation: /ˈdɛntəl pʌlp/) is the part of the tooth that is located in the center of the tooth. The dental pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, which help the tooth to grow and develop.
Etymology
The term "dental pulp" comes from the Latin words "dens", which means "tooth", and "pulpa", which means "flesh". This is because the dental pulp is the soft, fleshy part of the tooth.
Anatomy
The dental pulp is located in the pulp cavity, which is the innermost part of the tooth. The pulp cavity is surrounded by dentin, which is a hard tissue that protects the dental pulp. The dental pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the root, where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root.
Function
The main function of the dental pulp is to provide nourishment to the tooth. The blood vessels in the dental pulp supply nutrients to the tooth, while the nerves in the dental pulp provide sensation. The dental pulp also produces dentin and plays a role in the immune response to tooth decay.
Related Terms
- Pulpitis: Inflammation of the dental pulp, often caused by tooth decay or injury.
- Root canal: A treatment procedure to remove infected or inflamed dental pulp.
- Pulpotomy: A procedure to remove part of the dental pulp to relieve pain or infection.
- Pulpectomy: A procedure to remove all of the dental pulp in a tooth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental pulp
- Wikipedia's article - Dental pulp
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