Periodontium

The gingiva, alveolar mucosa, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone tissues that surround and support the teeth.


Tissue that anchors teeth in the jaw. Regrowth of periodontal tissue can be stimulated by a combination of platelet-derived growth factor and insulin-like growth factor- 1.


The supporting structures of the teeth.


Tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth.


The gums, bone and periodontal membrane around a tooth.


The tissues, collectively, surrounding the teeth: the gums (gingiva), periodontal membrane, and alveolar bone.


The structures that support the teeth, cushion the shock of chewing, and keep the teeth firmly anchored in the bone. These structures are the gingivae, periodontal membrane or ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone.


The lining of the membrane, The adhesive of a tooth.


 


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