Preserving the Vital Pulp in Operative Dentistry: 1. A Biological Approach

From Volume 29, Issue 2, March 2002 | Pages 64-69

Authors

Anthony J. Smith

BSc, PhD

Professor of Oral Biology, Peter E. Murray, BSc, PhD, Research Fellow in Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham

Articles by Anthony J. Smith

Philip J Lumley

PhD, BDS, MDentSci, FDS RCPS

Senior lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham

Articles by Philip J Lumley

Abstract

This is the first in a series of four papers aimed at understanding human pulpal responses to tissue injury, cavity preparation and restorative events. This article provides an insight into the exquisite regenerative potential of the dentine–pulp complex which underpins the success of restorative dentistry.

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