B	bone
D	dentin
EDTA	ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
EMD	enamel matrix derivative
H& E	hematoxylin and eosin
HFSD	high-fat, high-sucrose diet
MAPK	mitogen-activated protein kinases
P	pulp
PDL	periodontal ligament
ROI	region of interest
RUNX2	runt-related transcription factor 2
SMAD	acronym from small and mothers against decapentaplegic
SST	somatostatin
SSTR2	somatostatin receptor 2
TH	tyrosine hydroxylase
TRAP	tartrate-resistant acid phosphate