Periodontal Ligament: Support, Sensory, Nutritive, And Homeostatic Roles Describe the histology and functions of PDL. Answer: Functions of PDL: 1. Supportive: When a tooth is moved in its socket due to the force of mastication or orthodontic force, part of the periodontal space is narrowed while the other is widened. The periodontal ligament in the narrow … [Read more...] about Periodontal Ligament: Support, Sensory, Nutritive, And Homeostatic Roles
Cell Rests Of Malassez: Structure, Organelle Features, And Age Variations
Cell Rests Of Malassez: Structure, Organelle Features, And Age Variations Question 1. Cell rests of Malassez. Answer: They were first described by Malassez in 1884. They are remnants of HERS. Cell rests of Malassez Site: Found close to the cementum. Abundant in the furcation areas. Cell rests of Malassez Features: 1. Cell-cuboidal, closely … [Read more...] about Cell Rests Of Malassez: Structure, Organelle Features, And Age Variations
Understanding Resorptive Cells In Dental Anatomy And Periodontology
Understanding Resorptive Cells In Dental Anatomy And Periodontology Question 1. Resorptive cells Answer: Osteoclast Multinucleated giant cells Lies adjacent to the bone Undergoes resorption of bone Formed by monocytes Fibroblast Contains fragments of collagen These undergoes digestion Results in resorption of bone Cementoclast Located in … [Read more...] about Understanding Resorptive Cells In Dental Anatomy And Periodontology
Cell Rests Of Malassez And Their Role In Periodontal Health
Cell Rests Of Malassez And Their Role In Periodontal Health Question 1. Cell rest of Malassez. Answer: They are remnants of HERS. They are found close to the cementum and are found abundant in furcation areas. They consist of closely packed cuboidal cells with prominent nuclei and scanty cytoplasm. They persist as strands, islands, or tubelike structures close … [Read more...] about Cell Rests Of Malassez And Their Role In Periodontal Health
Sharpey’S Fibers And Tooth Support: Structure, Function, And Clinical Relevance
Sharpey’S Fibers And Tooth Support: Structure, Function, And Clinical Relevance Question 1. Periodontal ligament. Answer: It is soft, specialized connective tissue situated between the cementum covering the root of the tire tooth and the bone forming the socket wall. Width: 0.15 - 0.38 mm. Periodontal ligament Cells: 1. Synthetic cells Osteoblasts … [Read more...] about Sharpey’S Fibers And Tooth Support: Structure, Function, And Clinical Relevance