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Dental Papilla
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Definition
: Mesodermal tissue enclosed in the invaginated portion of the epithelial enamel organ and giving rise to the dentin and pulp.
gives rise to dentin & pulp; do not confuse with interdental papilla (index under GINGIVA); DF: DENT PAPILLA
Other names
Papillae, Dental; Papilla, Dental; Dental Papillae