The intricate anatomy of the periodontal ligament and its development: Lessons for periodontal regeneration

The periodontal ligament (PDL) connects the tooth root and alveolar bone. It is an aligned fibrous network that is interposed between, and anchored to, both mineralized surfaces. Periodontal disease is common and reduces the ability of the PDL to act as a shock absorber, a barrier for pathogens and...

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Published in:	Journal of periodontal research Vol. 52; no. 6; pp. 965 - 974
Main Authors:	Jong, T., Bakker, A. D., Everts, V., Smit, T. H.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.12.2017
Subjects:	Alveolar bone Alveolar Process - anatomy & histology Anatomy Animals biomaterial Biomedical materials Functional morphology Growth factors Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal - methods Humans Hydrogels Mastication Mechanical loading Mechanical properties Odontogenesis periodontal attachment Periodontal ligament Periodontal Ligament - anatomy & histology Periodontal Ligament - growth & development Periodontal Ligament - ultrastructure Regeneration stem cells Teeth Tissue engineering Tooth Root - anatomy & histology periodontal attachment stem cells periodontal ligament tissue engineering biomaterial
ISSN:	0022-3484, 1600-0765, 1600-0765
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