pulpal

English

Etymology

pulp + -al

Adjective

pulpal (not comparable)

  1. (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:10.1155/2015/189872:
      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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