title: Pulpal and periradicular response to caries: current management and regenerative options.
abstract: The pulp-dentin complex is a strategic and dynamic barrier to various insults that plague the dentition. Researchers have yet to understand the complete potential of this shifting junction and its components. The most common cause of injury to the pulp-dentin complex is carious breakdown of enamel and dentin. In recent years, there has been a change in restorative management of caries. The emphasis is on strategies to preserve dentin and protect the pulp. This article provides a brief review of the effect of caries on the pulp, of subsequent events on the periradicular tissues, and of current understanding of treatment modalities.
authors: Endodontics Department, The Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education, PO Box 505097, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. sxc89@case.edu
authors: Sami M A
authors: SM
authors: Chogle
authors: Harold E
authors: HE
authors: Goodis
authors: Bassam Michael
authors: BM
authors: Kinaia
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003785:Dental Pulp Capping / Q000379:methods*; D003804:Dentin / Q000503:physiopathology; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*