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dentinal tubule |
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dentinal (den´t adj pertaining to the dentin. dentinal dysplasia, n See dysplasia, dentinal. dentinal fluid, n the tissue fluid in the dentinal tubule that surrounds the odontoblastic process. dentinal permeability, n the degree to which fluids can pass through intact dentin. dentinal tubule, n a microscopic tube within dentin that spreads outward from the tooth's center. It carries dentinal fluid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to the theory, fluid within the dentinal tubules can flow in either an inward or outward direction depending on pressure differences in the surrounding tissue. Such a process might be useful for remineralizing dental carious lesions or for occluding open dentinal tubules as a treatment for dental hypersensitivity. When applied, the tooth's open and exposed dentinal tubules are plugged and sealed, thereby reducing or eliminating sensitive teeth. |
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