Physiologic and histopathologic experimental studies over the last 30 to 40
years have demonstrated that the healing of the dental pulp is comparable
to that of connective tissue elsewhere, despite its location in the low-com
pliance pulp chamber. The greatest difficulty from a clinical point of view
is to assess cellular changes and vitality of the pulp. If it is vital, th
e potential for repair is present, especially in young individuals.