The phrase
"pulp cavity" refers to a hollow space inside a tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. It is like the heart of the tooth, providing it with nourishment and sensitivity.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«pulp»
«cavity»
Sentences with «pulp cavity»
- When this happens, not only is the tooth exquisitely sensitive to hot and cold, but that open pulp cavity is basically a tract for bacteria that is normally in the mouth to travel directly into the root cavity where it causes tooth root abscesses and osteomyelitis. (allfelinehospital.com)
- The teeth had been filed off at the gum line, a bloody procedure that exposed the pulp cavity. (discovermagazine.com)
- Peter Kertesz, a London - based dentist who treats a variety of exotic animals, as well as people, last week drilled out a pulp cavity which formed after a tooth snapped. (newscientist.com)
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