Mirgration of odontoblasts into dentinal tubules occurs during ________________?
Correct answer: A. Cavity preparation
- A. Cavity preparation
- B. Dehydration
- C. Water irrigation
- D. None of the above
Explanation
During cavity preparation, pressure changes and drying can cause odontoblasts or their processes to be displaced into dentinal tubules, a phenomenon called odontoblast aspiration. Dehydration can contribute to it, but cavity preparation is the stated clinical setting.
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