Peridontal Ligament Flashcards
0
Q
How wide is the pdl?
A
O.2 mm wide
1
Q
Which cells are inside the PDL?
A
Osteoblasts Osteoclasts Cement oblasts Cementoclast Epithelial Fibroblasts
2
Q
T/F the collagen fibres stretch the whole width of the pdl?
A
F
3
Q
What is the do composition of the pdl?
A
60-80% water
Dry weigh: 70- 80% collagen mainly type 1 and 20% type 2
