Understanding Dental Pulp And Pulp Stones Question 1. Pulp stones. Answer: They are modular, discrete calcified masses appearing in either or both the coronal and root portions of the pulp. They are usually asymptomatic unless they impinge on nerves or blood vessels. Types: True and false pulp stones. Free, attached, and embedded pulp stones Discrete and … [Read more...] about Understanding Dental Pulp And Pulp Stones
Functions Of Dental Pulp And Its Zones
Functions Of Dental Pulp And Its Zones Question 1. Zones of pulp. Answer: 1. Odontoblastic zone: It occurs adjacent to the prevention It consists of odontoblasts lining the periphery of the pulp. 2. Cell-free zone of Weil: It is prominent in the coronal pulp. It is a space in which the odontoblast may move pulpward during tooth development and then to a … [Read more...] about Functions Of Dental Pulp And Its Zones
Dental Pulp Aging: Structural And Functional Changes
Dental Pulp Aging: Structural And Functional Changes Question 1. Age changes in the pulp. Answer: Reduction in number and size of cells of pulp. Fibrosis of pulp due to increased content of collagen. Change in the morphology of the cell and its organelles appearance of atherosclerotic plaque in pulpal vessels. Calcifications occur in surrounding vessels. Pulp … [Read more...] about Dental Pulp Aging: Structural And Functional Changes
Decalcifying Agents: Uses, Requirements, And Types
Decalcifying Agents: Uses, Requirements, And Types Question 1. Decalcifying agents Answer: Uses: To study the structure of tooth and pulp calcification Evaluate the biological response of pulp to the restorative material Requirements: Ensure complete removal of calcium Causes minimum damage to cells and tissues Causes nonimpairment to substantial … [Read more...] about Decalcifying Agents: Uses, Requirements, And Types
Changes In Glomerular Filtrate In PCT And DCT
Changes In Glomerular Filtrate In PCT And DCT Describe the changes undergone by the glomerular filtrate as it courses through the proximal and distal convoluted tubule. Answer: When the glomerular filtrate flows through the tubular portion of nephron, both quantitative and qualititative changes occur. Changes occurring in proximal convoluted tubule: The proximal … [Read more...] about Changes In Glomerular Filtrate In PCT And DCT