denticle /den·ti·cle/ (den´tĭ-k'l)
denticle
denticle [den´tĭ-k'l]
denticle (den´tik
l),
1. a small toothlike process.
2. a distinct calcified mass within the pulp chamber of a tooth.
den·ti·cle (d n t -k l)n. 1. See pulp stone. 2. A small tooth or toothlike projection. |
denticle
[den′tikəl]
a calcified body in the pulp chamber of a tooth. If it is composed of irregular dentin, it is known as a true denticle. Also called endolith, pulp stone.
denticle [den´tĭ-k'l]
1. a small toothlike process.
2. a distinct calcified mass within the pulp chamber or in the dentin of a tooth.
denticle (den´tik
l),n (endolith, pulp nodule, pulpstone), a calcified body found in the pulp chamber of a tooth; it may be composed either of irregular dentin (true denticle) or an ectopic calcification of pulp tissue (false denticle).
denticle
1. a small toothlike process.
2. a distinct calcified mass within the pulp chamber or in the dentine of a tooth.
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