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[The human dental pulp as viewed through a scanning electron microscope (author's transl)]
Zahn-, Mund-, Und Kieferheilkunde Mit Zentralblatt
|January 1, 1979
Summary
Scanning electron microscopy revealed the detailed structure of human dental pulp cells, including pear-shaped odontoblasts and their processes. Fibroblasts and nerve fibers were sparsely observed within the pulp
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Cell Biology
- Microscopy
Context:
- The study investigates the microscopic architecture of human dental pulp.
- Utilizes scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for high-resolution imaging.
Purpose:
- To characterize the ultrastructure of human dental pulp cells and extracellular matrix.
- To identify and describe odontoblasts, fibroblasts, nerve fibers, and capillaries within the pulp.
Summary:
- SEM revealed odontoblasts as pear-shaped cells with fine-grained surfaces and branching Tomes' processes.
- Fibroblasts were sparse, exhibiting prominent cell processes with adhering fibers.
- The fibrillary network contained collagenous and nerve fibers, with nerve fasciculi observable in sulci and capillaries surrounded by fibrils.
Impact:
- Provides detailed ultrastructural insights into human dental pulp.
- Enhances understanding of pulp cell morphology and fiber organization.
- Contributes to foundational knowledge in dental histology and cell biology.