Regenerative potential of dental pulp
1Department of Endodontics, University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. martin_trope@dentistry.unc.edu
Pediatric Dentistry
|July 12, 2008
Abstract:
The regenerative potential of dental pulp, particularly in mature teeth, has been considered extremely limited. However, our improved understanding of pulpal inflammation and repair and improved dental materials and technologies make vital pulp therapy a viable alternative to root canal treatment. This article explores our knowledge in this regard and the future potential of saving or even regenerating the pulp as a routine dental procedure.
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