pulpal
English
Etymology
pulp + -al
Adjective
pulpal (not comparable)
- (dentistry) Relating to the pulp.
- 2015 June 3, Stefania Lymperi et al., “Dental Stem Cell Migration on Pulp Ceiling Cavities Filled with MTA, Dentin Chips, or Bio-Oss”, in BioMed Research International, volume 2015, DOI: :
- The treatment of pulpal necrosis of an immature tooth with an open apex has been traditionally achieved using either long term calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH) 2 ] apexification procedures, or more recently the MTA apical barrier technique [ 1, 2 ].
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Derived terms
- axiopulpal
- buccopulpal
- intrapulpal