Abstract
The periodontium consists of four tissues that are gingiva, cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. Teeth are maintained functional and healthy when these tooth supporting tissues are healthy. However, the inflammatory periodontal diseases are among the most common chronic infectious diseases worldwide and they continue to be one of the major reasons for tooth loss in the adult population. Periodontal diseases are multifactorial and better understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms can lead to development of more efficient treatment modalities. The first step in understanding the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases is elucidating the nature and physiology of periodontal tissues. This chapter provides an outline of the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the periodontal tissues.
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Buduneli, N. (2020). Anatomy of Periodontal Tissues. In: Biomarkers in Periodontal Health and Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37317-7_1
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