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  • Title: Scanning electron microscope study of the predentin-pulpal border zone in human dentin.
    Author: Jean A, Kerebel B, Kerebel LM.
    Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol; 1986 Apr; 61(4):392-8. PubMed ID: 3517745.
    Abstract:
    Fragments of sound human molars were prepared for the scanning electron microscope (SEM) using modified fixative procedures and the carbon dioxide critical-point method to study the predentin-pulpal border zone. This technique minimizes the usual artifacts related to SEM procedures. The elongated odontoblast bodies are closely related to each other at the predentin level. For the first time in SEM procedures, the cell processes almost completely fill the predentinal tubules. Fibers measuring 0.3 to 0.5 micron in diameter are visible between the odontoblasts and fan out into the predentin. They correspond to the so-called Korff's fibers. Others, measuring less than 0.2 micron in diameter, are visible on the predentinal surface and follow the cell processes into the predentinal tubules. They correspond to nerve fibers. This study demonstrates that the proper use of improved SEM fixative techniques and the carbon dioxide critical-point method provides data on the relation between the different components of the predentin-pulpal border zone, which are in agreement with transmission electron microscope data.
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