Title |
The dental cavities of equine cheek teeth: three-dimensional reconstructions based on high resolution micro-computed tomography
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Published in |
BMC Veterinary Research, September 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1746-6148-8-173 |
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Authors |
Susan Kopke, Nina Angrisani, Carsten Staszyk |
Abstract |
Recent studies reported on the very complex morphology of the pulp system in equine cheek teeth. The continuous production of secondary dentine leads to distinct age-related changes of the endodontic cavity. Detailed anatomical knowledge of the dental cavities in all ages is required to explain the aetiopathology of typical equine endodontic diseases. Furthermore, data on mandibular and maxillary pulp systems is in high demand to provide a basis for the development of endodontic therapies. However, until now examination of the pulp cavity has been based on either sectioned teeth or clinical computed tomography. More precise results were expected by using micro-computed tomography with a resolution of about 0.1 mm and three-dimensional reconstructions based on previous greyscale analyses and histological verification. The aim of the present study was to describe the physiological configurations of the pulp system within a wide spectrum of tooth ages. |
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