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Why is the progression of caries slower in elderly people compared to young people?
Elderly people have dentine with narrow tubules and reduced in number
What is sclerotic dentine?
Dentine that is darker in colour than normal dentine
What is tertiary dentine?
Dentine that is created by odontoblasts surviving aggression
Why is the progression of caries faster in the young than in the elderly?
Dentine structure and permeability
What is the difference between sclerotic dentine and normal dentine?
Sclerotic dentine is harder to the touch than normal dentine.
What is tertiary dentine?
Dentine formed by undifferentiated mesenchymal cells
Why is the progression of caries slower in the elderly than in the young?
Elderly people have less dentine with narrow tubules
Test your knowledge on dentine and caries progression with this quiz! Learn about the structure and permeability of dentin, and how it affects the speed of caries progression in different age groups. Additionally, discover how the previous state of the pulp can impact the defensive response of the dentine-pulp complex. Sharpen your dental expertise with this informative quiz.
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