periodontal ligament

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periodontal
adjective
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/ˌper.i.əʊˈdɒn.təl/us
/ˌper.i.oʊˈdɑːn.t̬əl/
relating to the gums (= the pink flesh in the mouth in which the teeth are fixed) and other tissues around ...
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ligament
noun[C]
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/ˈlɪɡ.ə.mənt/us
/ˈlɪɡ.ə.mənt/
any of the strong fibres (= strips of tissue) in the body that connect bones together, limiting movements in joints (= places where two bones are connected) and supporting muscles and ...
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Theorists hypothesize that theperiodontalligamentpromotes eruption through the shrinking and cross-linking of their collagen fibers and the contraction of their fibroblasts.
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The tooth may be mobile, and the lesion may contribute to destruction of theperiodontalligamentand alveolar bone.
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The tooth is held in location by aperiodontalligament, with the assistance of cementum.
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It is into this hyaline layer that the initial fibers of theperiodontalligamentembed themselves.
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Thus, early occlusal trauma can be viewed on radiographs as a widening of theperiodontalligamentspace.
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Nonetheless, formation of theperiodontalligamentbegins with ligament fibroblasts from the dental follicle.
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As implants have noperiodontalligament, there is no sensation of pressure when biting so the forces created are higher.
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They are involved in adult regeneration of theperiodontalligament, alveolar bone, and cementum.
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It is found in theperiodontalligamentand in the connective tissue of the dermis, particularly in association with sweat glands.
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Apical periodontitis is a term used to describe acute inflammation of theperiodontalligamentsurrounding the tooth.
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The aim of these studies is to understand cells and signals influencing tooth, bone, andperiodontalligamentdevelopment in order to identify improved regenerative strategies.
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The fibrous connection between a tooth and its socket is aperiodontalligament.
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It is currently believed that theperiodontalligamentplays an important role in tooth eruption.
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The forces exerted on the teeth are more than theperiodontalligamentis biologically designed to handle, and so inflammation may result.
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The supporting tissues are known as the periodontium, which includes the gingiva (gums), alveolar bone, cementum, and theperiodontalligament.
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Theperiodontalligamentdepends on stimulation provided by function to preserve its structure.
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Lamina dura, along with theperiodontalligament, plays an important role in bone remodeling and thus in orthodontic tooth movement.
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Cementum is avascular, receiving its nutrition through its own imbedded cells from the surrounding vascularperiodontalligament.
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In normal conditions, a tooth is connected to the socket by means of theperiodontalligament.
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The most widely held current theory is that while several forces might be involved in eruption, theperiodontalligamentprovides the main impetus for the process.
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