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Stomatognathic System > Mouth > Dentition > Periodontium > Periodontal Ligament
... > Body Regions > Head > Face > Mouth > Dentition > Periodontium > Periodontal Ligament
... > Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract > Mouth > Dentition > Periodontium > Periodontal Ligament

Preferred term

Periodontal Ligament  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Alveolodental Ligament
  • Alveolodental Ligaments
  • Alveolodental Membrane
  • Alveolodental Membranes
  • Ligament, Alveolodental
  • Membrane, Alveolodental

Note

  • intraligamental anesthesia or periodontal ligament injection (PDLI): coordinate with ANESTHESIA, DENTAL

Scope note

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

History note

  • 73(72)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010513

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