10 Questions
What happens to the blood in the capillaries when pressure is exerted on the tooth?
It is buffered before reaching the bone
What is the arrangement of capillaries in the periodontal ligament?
In a coiled pattern
What is the function of oxytalan fibers?
Supports nerves and blood vessels
What is the main function of the periodontal ligament?
To attach the tooth to the surrounding bone
What are the small, calcified structures found near the surface of cementum?
Cementicles
What is the term for the ability of the periodontal ligament to resist changes in pressure?
Hydraulic brake
What is the term for the group of fibers that constitutes the main attachment of the tooth?
Oblique group
What is the term for the group of fibers that resists gingival displacement and intrusive forces?
Oblique group
What is the term for the small, epithelial clusters found in the periodontal ligament?
Epithelial rests of Malassez
What is the term for the process by which the periodontal ligament changes with age?
Age-related changes
Learn about the periodontal ligament, its structure and function, and its role in the periodontium. Understand the different tissues involved, including gingiva, cementum, and alveolar bone.
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