Introduction to junctional epithelium The term junctional epithelium denotes the tissue that is affixed to the tooth on one side and to the oral sulcular epithelium and connective tissue on the other side 17, 100. The junctional epithelium is the epithelial component of the “dentogingival unit” that is in contact with the tooth surface. It…
Read MoreIntroduction to the healthy periodontium Periodontium refers to a group of specialized tissues that surround and support the teeth, maintaining them in the maxillary and mandibular bones. The word ‘Periodontium’ is derived from the Greek words peri-, meaning “around” and -odons, meaning “tooth”. Periodontium comprises of root cementum, periodontal ligament, bone lining the tooth socket…
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