The effect of desalivation upon pulpal function and dental caries in rats.
The role of pulp and saliva in caries susceptibility and resistance was evaluated using a combination of endodontic treatment and desalivation. Evidence was presented that the pulp plays a major role in caries susceptibility. It is suggested that pulpal function is modified by hormonal factor(s) originating from salivary glands. In the rat, saliva appears to play a minor role in resistance to caries.
D000818:Animals; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology*; D003733:Dental Caries Susceptibility; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000502:physiology*; D004037:Diet, Cariogenic; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D012463:Saliva / Q000502:physiology*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000601:surgery
D002327:Cariostatic Agents