pulpal

English

Etymology

From pulp +‎ -al.

Adjective

pulpal (not comparable)

1. (dentistry) Relating to the pulp.
   • 2015 June 3, Stefania Lymperi et al., “Dental Stem Cell Migration on Pulp Ceiling Cavities Filled with MTA, Dentin Chips, or Bio-Oss”, in BioMed Research International‎^[1], volume 2015, →DOI:

     The treatment of pulpal necrosis of an immature tooth with an open apex has been traditionally achieved using either long term calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH) 2 ] apexification procedures, or more recently the MTA apical barrier technique [ 1, 2 ].

Derived terms

• axiopulpal
• buccopulpal
• circumpulpal
• intrapulpal