Pulp Anatomy

Question 1

Functions of pulp

Answer 1

1. Support/maintenance of coronal dentin
2. Sensory
3. Nutritional
4. Protective (undifferentiated mesenchymal cells, fibroblasts)

Question 2

Coronal pulp shadows

Answer 2

Tooth shape. 6 sided- apical, occlusal, diminish first

Question 3

Radicular pulp continues with..

Answer 3

Periapical tissue, tubular in shape

Question 4

Pulp horns

Answer 4

Occlusal most extent of the pulp

Question 5

Origin of pulp

Answer 5

Inner cells of dental papilla