Consists of 21 papers and 25 posters from the 2001 conference that present new research on the dentin and pulp of teeth. The contributors examine molecular and genetic aspects of tooth development, the role of peripheral nerves in the regulation of the function in pulp and dentin, immunobiology of pulpal/periapical disease, bioengineering for dentin regeneration, and resin hybridization. Topics include dendritic cells and macrophages in the pathogenesis of periapical lesions, the expression of matrix metalloproteinases in human odontoblasts, and how to reduce postoperative sensitivity with adhesive restorations. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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