Dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are a type of mesenchymal stem cell found in the dental pulp of teeth, capable of differentiating into various cell types, including odontoblasts, osteoblasts, and neural cells. They hold significant potential for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering due to their ability to regenerate dental tissues and their immunomodulatory properties.
The subodontoblastic plexus of Raschkow is a network of nerve fibers located beneath the odontoblast layer in the dental pulp, playing a critical role in transmitting sensory information, including pain. This plexus is essential for the tooth's response to stimuli and is involved in the sensation of dentinal pain, contributing to the overall sensory function of the pulp tissue.