Professor University of Washington Seattle, Washington
Participants should be aware of the following financial/non-financial relationships:
Avina Paranjpe, BDS, MS, MSD, PhD: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.
The immune system plays a vital and detailed role in various healing processes in the body. This is true for vital pulp therapy procedures as well. The interaction of the immune system with the stem cells is crucial as this interaction can determine the success or failure of a particular procedure. This presentation aims to explain this interaction and it's subsequent consequences.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the importance of the immune system in vital pulp therapy procedures.
Explain the interaction between the stem cells and the immune system.
Discuss the pros and cons of an activated and non activated immune system.
