Pulp Cavity (Noun)
Meaning
The central cavity of a tooth containing the pulp (including the root canal).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pulp cavity of a healthy tooth is lined with odontoblasts, which are cells responsible for producing dentin.
- A deep filling or fracture can allow bacteria to penetrate the pulp cavity, leading to infection or abscess.
- Dentists use various methods to visualize the pulp cavity, including radiographs and cone beam computed tomography.
- When the pulp cavity is exposed due to trauma or decay, a root canal treatment is often necessary to preserve the tooth.
- During endodontic therapy, the pulp cavity is carefully cleaned and shaped to prepare it for filling and sealing.