– Conceptual + viva-ready –
I. Introduction to Dental Pulp
🔸Soft connective tissue in the center of the tooth
🔸Located in pulp chamber (crown) and root canal
🔸Embryological origin: Central cells of dental papilla
🔸Functions: Nutritive, Sensory, Formative, Defensive, Reparative
🔸Contains nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics & connective tissue
