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| Zone (young pulp) | Description |
|---|---|
| Odontoblastic layer | Peripheral, single layer of odontoblasts lining predentin |
| Cell-free zone of Weil | Beneath odontoblasts, contains nerve/capillary plexus (Raschkow's plexus), often obliterated with age |
| Cell-rich zone | Fibroblasts, undifferentiated mesenchymal cells |
| Pulp core | Central, main vessels & nerves, loose connective tissue |
| Age Change | Effect |
|---|---|
| Decreased cellularity, increased fibrous content | Pulp becomes fibrotic |
| Secondary/tertiary dentin deposition | Reduced pulp chamber size, reduced sensitivity |
| Pulp stones/denticles | True (contain tubules) vs false (concentric layers, no tubules) |
| Reduced vascularity & nerve supply | Diminished reparative capacity |
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