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Vitality of pulp depends on________________?

Correct answer: A. Blood supply

  • A. Blood supply
  • B. Nerve supply
  • C. Lymphatic supply
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Pulp vitality primarily depends on its vascular supply, because interruption of blood flow causes ischemia and necrosis. Nerves and lymphatics support pulpal function, but they are not the principal determinant of vitality.

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