title: Pulp-dentin biology in restorative dentistry. Part 1: normal structure and physiology.
abstract: Considerable knowledge has accumulated over the years on the structure and function of the dental pulp and dentin. Some of this knowledge has important clinical implications. This review, which is the first of seven articles, will be limited to those parts of the normal structure and physiology of the pulp and dentin that have been shown to result in, or are likely lead to, tissue reactions associated with the clinical treatment of these tissues. Although certain normal structures will be highlighted in some detail, a basic knowledge of pulpal and dentinal development and structure is a prerequisite for an understanding of this text.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Gainesville, USA. imjor@niom.no
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Mjör
authors.forename: O B
authors.initials: OB
authors.lastname: Sveen
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Heyeraas
mesh_terms: D001695:Biology; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000502:physiology; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003804:Dentin / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003806:Dentin Permeability / Q000502:physiology; D003810:Dentinogenesis / Q000502:physiology; D005110:Extracellular Space / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000502:physiology; D009804:Odontoblasts / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D014074:Tooth Calcification / Q000502:physiology