PDL - occlusal loading Flashcards
1
Q
What does the PDL undergo
A
Constant remodelling and adaptive changes in response to loading and movement
2
Q
What is HYPOfunction of the PDL
A
Thinning of the PDL - tooth over eruption
3
Q
What is HYPERfunction of the PDL
A
Thicker PDL due to pressure on tooth
4
Q
When might hyper function occur
A
Orthodontic movement
5
Q
What happens to the PDL with a high restoration causing pain for the patient
A
Thicker PDL and bone resorption
