Number of dentinal tubules per mm2 near pulp vs near DEJ:
1). Equal
2). More near pulp (45,000-65,000/mm2) vs near DEJ (15,000-20,000)
3). More near DEJ
4). No tubules near DEJ
📝 Explanation:
Tubule density and diameter decrease peripherally. Near the pulp, the diameter is 2.5-3 microns, and near the DEJ it is 0.8-1 micron. This explains greater sensitivity near the pulp and higher permeability, which is a basis for dentin bonding challenges.