Abstract

A study in miniature pigs has shown the histologic features of many of the lesions occurring in permanent teeth as a result of trauma and/or infection, including (1) enamel hypocalcification, (2) enamel hypoplasia, (3) reparative dentine, (4) epithelial proliferation, (5) cyst formation, (6) pulp stones, (7) cementum, bone, and cartilage formation, (8) dilaceration and deformity, (9) root resorption. The reparative ability of the pulp and dental sac are discussed, and the possible surgical consequences are emphasized.

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