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Stomatognathic System > Mouth > Dentition > Periodontium > Periodontal Ligament

Preferred term

Periodontal Ligament  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The fibrous CONNECTIVE TISSUE surrounding the TOOTH ROOT, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Alveolodental Ligament
  • Alveolodental Membrane

In other languages

  • French

  • Ligament alvéolodentaire
  • Ligament périodontique
  • Périodonte d'insertion

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-T8HR5469-C

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