title: Progressive changes in the pulpo-dentinal complex and their clinical consequences.
abstract: With changes in the age structure and oral health in the population, changes in the pulpo-dentinal complex are becoming more relevant clinically. Age-related changes in the structure of dentine and pulp are reviewed. The influence of these changes on restorative dentistry are considered with particular emphasis on endodontics and the use of adhesive restorative materials.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, St Bartholomew's, Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, UK.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Burke
authors.forename: D Y
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Samarawickrama
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003739:Dental Cementum / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003784:Dental Pulp Calcification / Q000503:physiopathology; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003804:Dentin / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D003809:Dentin, Secondary / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009804:Odontoblasts / Q000502:physiology; D012390:Root Canal Therapy