Pulp

Descriptions of Pulp

Pulp: the soft inner part of a tooth
Source: WordNet 2.1

Summary Information: Pulp

Pulp: The pulp of a tooth is a layer of blood vessels and nerves located in the middle of a tooth. The pulp is surrounded and protected by the dentin, cementum, and the enamel.

Conditions that afflict the pulp include broken teeth, dental caries, developmental abnormalities, dental attrition, and dental erosion.

Closely Related Organs: Pulp

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Pulp:

• Teeth
• Enamel
• Dentin
• Cementum
• Wisdom teeth
• Incisors
• Canines
• Premolars
• Molars
• Mouth
• Gums
• Jaw
• Digestive system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Pulp

The following conditions are related to the organ: Pulp:

• Broken teeth
• Dental caries
• Developmental abnormalities
• Dental attrition
• Dental erosion

Other Names: Pulp

The following are other names for the organ: Pulp:

• Tooth pulp
• Pulp of teeth

Sub Parts: Pulp

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Pulp:

• Blood vessels
• Nerves

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Pulp

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Pulp:

• Mouth pain
• Dental pain
• Tooth deformity

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Pulp: Related Topics

• Pulp disorder

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