title: Regenerative potential of dental pulp.
abstract: The regenerative potential of dental pulp, particularly in mature teeth, has been considered extremely limited. However, our improved understanding of pulpal inflammation and repair and improved dental materials and technologies make vital pulp therapy a viable alternative to root canal treatment. This article explores our knowledge in this regard and the future potential of saving or even regenerating the pulp as a routine dental procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. martin_trope@dentistry.unc.edu
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trope
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000098:blood supply / Q000502:physiology*; D003789:Dental Pulp Exposure / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003790:Dental Pulp Necrosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D018919:Neovascularization, Physiologic; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D011672:Pulpotomy; D012038:Regeneration