pulp core

This histological image clearly demonstrates this specialized nerve network located primarily within the cell-free zone of Weil, just beneath the odontoblast layer of the dental pulp. The plexus consists of densely packed unmyelinated nerve fibers that form an intricate meshwork before sending terminal branches toward the odontoblast layer and into dentinal tubules. This arrangement facilitates the tooth's sensory function, allowing it to respond to various stimuli including temperature changes, mechanical pressure, and chemical irritants.

This histological image provides an excellent visualization of the four distinct histological zones that comprise healthy dental pulp tissue. The left side of the image shows a low-magnification view of a tooth section with pulp tissue highlighted, while the right side presents a higher-magnification view clearly delineating the four specialized zones: the odontoblast layer, the cell-free zone of Weil, the cell-rich zone, and the central pulp core.