Periodontal Ligament

The periodontal ligament (PDL) is a lining around the root of the tooth. It absorbs the shock of chewing, and holds the tooth firmly in place. Cells in the periodontal ligament can degenerate and regenerate.

Periodontal Ligament Seen in Blue

Pariodontal Ligament

Worn out tooth ligament, is called, chronic peridontitis and is a primary cause of tooth loss.

Periodontal Cell

The periodontal ligament is a web of taught fibers running in all different directions that connects the cementum to the tooth bone.

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