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  • Title: Hemodynamic regulation of the dental pulp in a low compliance environment.
    Author: Kim S, Dörscher-Kim J.
    Journal: J Endod; 1989 Sep; 15(9):404-8. PubMed ID: 2637333.
    Abstract:
    Pulpal hemodynamic regulation has been investigated in experimental animals using 133Xe washout, 15-microns radioisotope-labeled microsphere injection, and intravital microscope methods. Three distinct types of pulp blood flow reductions were observed. Type I was characterized by reduction in response to direct stimulation of the sympathetic nerve; intraarterial infusion of norepinephrine, 5-HT, or prostaglandin F2 alpha; and indirect stimulation of the sympathetic nerve. The Type II response, an initial increase in flow followed by a decrease, was observed with isoproterenol, prostaglandin E2, substance P, and bradykinin. This biphasic flow response is caused by the low compliance environment of the tooth and may play a role in pulp inflammatory processes. The Type III response follows administration of histamine and is characterized by a gradual decrease in pulpal blood flow.
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