Question 365 · LDEK · Dentin

Which of the following is considered to be the defense reaction of the dentine-pulp complex?

1) primary dentine;
2) secondary physiologic dentine;
3) sclerotic (translucent) dentine;
4) tertiary dentine (reactionary);
5) pulpal inflammation.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 2,3,4.
  2. B. 3,4,5.
  3. C. 1,3,4.
  4. D. 2,3,5.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Separate dentin that forms regardless of any stimulus from the tissue responses that are triggered by an irritant such as caries or attrition.

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