Pdl

INTRODUCTION

The term periodontium arises from greek words “peri”
meaning around and “odont” meaning tooth. Tissues
that invest and support the teeth are collectively termed
PERIODONTIUM.

DEFINITION


Periodontal ligament is an unique multifunctional soft specialized , vascular
and highly cellular connective tissue that surrounds the tooth root and
connects it to the inner wall of the alveolar bone. (1)



It is continuous with the connective tissue of the gingiva and communicates
with marrow spaces through vascular channels in the bone.
OTHER NAMES:
1. Periodontal membrane
2. Alveolo-dental ligament
3. Desmodont
4. Pericementum
5. Dental periosteum
6. Gomphosis(2)

DEVELOPMENT OF
PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT
 Enamel organ is surrounded by a condensation of ecto mesenchymal cells called

dental sac.
 The part of the dental sac immediately close to the enamel organ is called dental
follicle. (3)
 Once the Hertwig Epithelial root sheath disintegrates leaving behind the Epithelial

rests of Malassez, cells of the dental follicle come close to the surface of newly
formed dentin.
 The dental follicle cells then differentiate into cementoblasts & lay down

cementum on dentin on the developing root.
 The other cells of the dental follicle differentiate into fibroblast & lay down fibers
& ground substance of the periodontal ligament.

 As the crown approaches the oral mucosa during tooth eruption, these

fibroblast become active & start producing collagen fibrils. They initially lack
orientation, but they soon acquire an orientation oblique to the tooth.(4)

 The first collagen bundles appear in the region immediately apical to the

cemento enamel junction & give rise to gingivodental fiber groups. As tooth
eruption progresses, additional oblique fibers appear & become attached to the
newly formed cementum & bone.

DEVELOPMENT OF
PERIODONTAL
LIGAMENT

Jan Lindhe, Niklaus P. Lang, Thorkild Karring
Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry 5TH EDITION

 The transseptal & alveolar crest fibers develop when the tooth merges into

the oral cavity. Alveolar bone deposition occurs simultaneously with
periodontal ligament organization.

 Sharpey‟s fibers are fewer in number & more widely spaced than those

emerging from the cementum.(5)

 At the later stage, alveolar fibers extend into the middle zone to join the

lengthening cemental fibers ,attain their classic orientation, thickness &
strength when occlusal function is established.

DEVELOPMENT OF
PERIODONTIUM

Jan Lindhe, Niklaus P. Lang, Thorkild Karring
Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry 5TH EDITION

 Rearrangement of the fiber ends in the plexus, is supposed to

accommodate tooth eruption without necessitating the
embedding of new fibers into the tooth & the bone.

 As the tooth eruption proceeds, the obliquity of the fibers

gradually decreases and the position of the Cememtoenamel
junction , which is originally apical to the crest of the crypt,
comes to the level of the crest and then coronal to the alveolar
crest.

SIZE & SHAPE
 The Average width -> 0.2mm. It ranges in width from 0.15 to 0.38 ,thinnest portion around

the middle third of the root.

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At age of 11 - 16 years - width is 0.21 mm
-> 32 - 52 years - width is 0.18 mm
-> 51 - 67 years - width is 0.18 mm(6)
Progressive decrease of width occurs with increase of age.


The periodontal space is often “ Hour – glass “ shaped , with narrowest
portion in the midroot region near the fulcrum about which the tooth moves.

PRINCIPAL FIBERS


These are the important elements of the Periodontal
ligament which are collagenous , arranged in bundles and follow
a wavy course when viewed in longitudinal sections.



The principal fibers bundles consist of individual fibers
forming a continuous anastomosing network between tooth and
bone.

 Transseptal group :
 These fibers extend inter proximally over the alveolar crest and are embedded in

the cementum of adjacent teeth.
 They are reconstructed even after destruction of the alveolar bone has occurred in
periodontal disease.
 Resist tooth separation, mesial or distal.

 Alveolar crest group:
 Alveolar crest fibers extend obliquely from the cementum just beneath the

junctional epithelium to the alveolar crest.
 Fibres also run from the cementum over alveolar crest and to the fibrous layer of
the periosteum covering alveolar bone
 They prevent the extrusion of teeth and resist lateral movements of tooth.(7)
 Their incision does not significantly increase tooth mobility.

PRINCIPAL FIBRES
Jan Lindhe, Niklaus
P. Lang, Thorkild
Karring
Clinical Periodontology
and Implant Dentistry
5TH EDITION

PRINCIPAL FIBRES
 Horizontal group
These group of fibers extend at right angles to the long axis of the tooth from
-> the cementum to the alveolar bone.
Resist horizontal and tipping forces.

 Oblique Group
Oblique fibers, the largest group in the periodontal ligament, extend from the cementum in a
coronal direction obliquely to the bone.
They bear the brunt of vertical masticatory stress and transform them into tension on to the
alveolar bone.
It is the largest prinicpal fibre group
They resist apically directed masticatory forces

 Apical group
 The apical group radiate from the cementum to the bone at the fundus of

the socket.
 They do not occur on incompletely formed roots.
 Functions- They prevent tooth tipping,resist forces of luxation .

Inter radicular fibers
 These fibers fan out, from the cementum to the teeth on the furcation

areas of multirooted teeth.
 They resist forces of luxation and roatation.

RELATED STUDIES
 Study conducted by EINAR KVAM
 To study TOPOGRAPHY OF PRINICPAL FIBRES(1973)
 Untreated human premolars were fixed in 4 % buffered Formaldehyde,
 The fibrous tissue of root surfaces were studied in SEM.
 RESULTS

1.They occur in smaller bundles
2.fibre bundles appear to increase by additional layer of peripheral bundles
3.On root surface->outer portion of fibre bundles interlaced with fibrous
coating(3)

RESULTS
 In demineralized sections

 Principal fibres bundles transversed the cementum.
 Principal fibres connecting the periodontal ligament were

arranged in ladder like fashion.
 At Cemento Dentinal junction, fibres ended as finger like
projections,rendering an irregular borders between dentin
and cementum

SHARPEYS‟ FIBRES


The collagen bundles of the periodontal ligament are embedded into
cementum and alveolar bone – similar to that of tendon inserting into bone.
These fibers are called as Sharpey‟s fibers.



These fibers level to concentrate on the crestal region. Orientation is
similar to that of adjacent periodontal ligament bundles. The Bone adjacent to
the periodontal ligament that contains a great number of sharpeys‟ fibers are
called as Bundle bone.

 Some sharpey‟s fibers are completely calcified but most contain an uncalcified

central core within a calcified outer layer.(9)

INTERMEDIARY PLEXUS OF
 The principal fibers frequently run a wavy course from cementum to

bone. It may appear as fibers arising from cementum & bone are
joined in the midregion of the periodontal ligament space, giving rise
to a zone of distinct appearance, called Intermediate plexus.
 INDIFFERENT FIBER PLEXUS

In addition to these fiber types, shakle ford has described small
collagen fibers in association with larger collagen fibers. These fibers
run in all directions forming a plexus that has been termed the
“indifferent fiber plexus”.(10)

CELLS OF THE PERIODONTAL
LIGAMENT
1) CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS
A. SYNTHETIC CELLS

B. RESORPTIVE CELLS

2). EPITHELIAL REST CELLS -

Fibroblasts
Cementoblasts
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Odontoclasts
Cementoblasts

Epithelial rests of malassez

3). DEFENSE CELLS

1. Macrophages
2. Mast cells
3. Eosinophils

CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS


FIBROBLASTS:
 Most predominant cell type of periodontal ligament.
-> found between the fibers of the periodontal ligament, where they are
surrounded by fibers & ground substance.

 STRUCTURE:
 Ovoid or elongated cells oriented along the principal fibres.
 Large cells with an extensive cytoplasm
 Associated with protein synthesis & secretion (e.g. RER, several Golgi

complex, & many secretary vesicles) (11)

PERIODONTAL FIBROBLASTS
 Periodontal ligament fibroblasts are large cells with an extensive cytoplasm
 They have a well-developed cytoskeleton .
 Adherens and gap junctions, reflecting the functional demands placed on the cells.
 Aligned along the general direction of the fiber
 Extend cytoplasmic processes that wrap around them.
 The collagen fibrils of the bundles are continuously being remodeled by the
fibroblasts.
 The remodeling of collagen in the ligament is not confined to any intermediate zone,
but occurs across the entire width of the ligament.
 Because of exceptionally high rate of turnover of collagen in the ligament, any
interference in the fibroblast function by disease rapidly produces a loss of the tooth‟s
supporting tissue.(12)

OSTEOBLASTS
 Found on the surface of the alveolar bone .
 Ultrastrucutre is same as that osteoblasts anywhere in the body.
 Bone forming cells derived from osteoprogenitor cells.
 Seen on surfaces of bone giving an epithelium like appearance. Shape varies

(seen as oral, triangular, cuboidal) etc.
 Nucleus is ovoid and euchromatic
 Cytoplasm is basophilic ( because of abundant rough endoplasmic reticulum)
 Responsible for laying down the organic matrix of bone including the

collagen fibers. Alkaline phosphatase present in osteoblasts is responsible for
its mineralization(13)

ELECTRON MICROGRAPH – OSTEOBLAST –CROSS
SECTIONOrban's Oral Histology and Embryology

FUNCTIONS
 Maintain the integrity of the lacunae and canaliculi.

 Open the channels for diffusion of nutrition through the bone.

 Play a role in removal or deposition of matrix and of calcium when required.
 Osteoblasts first migrate away from the bone surface into the body of

periodontal ligament before eventually taking up their functional position.
 Osteoblasts form a cell layer over forming bone surface and act as barrier

that control ion flux into out bone(14)

CEMENTOBLASTS
 These are the cells responsible for secreting the organic matrix (mainly

collagen) of cementum.
 As distinct layer of cells on the root surface, similar to osteoblastic layer but

not regular in arrangement.

 Differs from periodontal ligament fibroblasts in->
 Appear near the cementum.
 Less rough Endoplasmic Recticulum
 More Mitochondria(15)

CEMENTOBLASTS
CEMENTOBLAST

DENTIN

PERIODONTAL
LIGAMENT

CEMENTUM

CEMENTOI
D TISSUE
CEMENTOBLAT

Orban’s Oral Histology and Embryology,Surinder Nath
page -155

RESORPTIVE CELLS
OSTEOCLASTS
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Bone resorbing cells.
Present on the surface of bone where it is removed. At such
locations the cells occupy pits called Resorption bays or lacunae of
howship.
 Large cells
:
20 – 100 µm diameters.
 Numerous nucleus
:
upto 20 or more
 Cytoplasm :
Numerous mitochondria lysosomes
 Osteoclasts are formed by fusion of mononuclear cells arising from

bone marrow.
 They do not cover the whole of resorbing surface at any one time,
rather they service a much larger area by demonstrating considerable
motility.
 Inhibitor->Osteoprotegrin(16)

CEMENTOCLASTS
 Resemble Osteoclasts.
 Located in howships lacunae.

 Origin unknown but believed to be same as that of

Osteoclasts.
 Since constant deposition of cementum occurs, these cells
are not seen during normal functioning of cementum.

CEMENTOCLASTS
 STRUCTURE:

1.Cytoplasma exhibit numerous lysozomes and mitochondria
2.Ruffled border->part of plasma memberane lying adjacent
to bone.
3.Few ribosomes.
4.Less rough endoplasmic retiuculum.

EPITHELIAL CELL RESTS OF
MALASSEZ


Form a latticework in the periodontal ligament and appear as either isolated
clusters of cells or interlacing strands.

Represent the remnants of developmental Hertwig epithelial root sheath which
is involved in differentiation of root odontoblasts and also secrete enamel like
proteins on the root surface.
 Arranged in close packing of cuboidal cells,completely surrounded by connective
tissue cells.
 Located closer to cementum than to alveolar bone.
 Situated in the periodontal ligament at a distance of 15–75 μm from the

cementum on the root surface.(17)
 As age increases the epithelial cell rest move vertically and are located mostly in

the vertical region in the gingiva.

EPITHELIAL RESTSOrban's Oral Histology and Embryology PAGE -186

RELATED STUDIES
 Loe and waerhaug (1960)(18)
 After reimplantation studies observed that ->

 Ankylosis and subsequent root resorption never occurred when a periodontal

ligament that contained epithelial cell rest was retained.

 These authors suggest that epithelial cell rest may be the factor in limiting the

resorption and play a role in maintenance of periodontal space.(18)

DEFENSE CELLS
Macrophage cells
 Have the ability to phagocytose unwanted material.
 Macrophages are usually described as „fixed‟ when they are attached to fibers
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or as motile (free).(19)
Fixed macrophages resembles fibroblasts but free macrophages are rounded.
Nuclei smaller and stain intensely than fibroblasts. (kidney shaped).
Cytoplasm contain numerous lysosomes which help in digesting material
phagocytosed by macrophages.
Macrophages may fuse together to form multinucleated giant cells.

MULTIVESICULATED BODY OF MACROPHAGE

Non
Myelinated
Nerve fibers

Orban's Oral Histology and Embryology,Page 129

MAST CELLS
 These are round or oval cells.
 Nucleus small centrally placed Microvilli (filopodia) present on cell surface.
 Presence of numerous granules in the cytoplasm. Granules are known to

contain acid mono polysacharrides.
 The cell membrane of mast cells contain antibodies which react with the

antigen.(20)
 This leads to rupture of the cells which discharge histamine and serotonin.

The discharge in turn lead to local reactions like utricaria or severe general
reactions like Anaphylactic shock.

 PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT IN HEALTH

A SEMINAR
SUBMITTED BY

DR JOHNN KAZIMM
DEPARTMENT OF PERIODONTICS
AT
I.T.S DENTAL COLLEGE, HOSPITAL & RESEARCH
CENTRE, GREATER NOIDA
8 th November 2013
PART -2

MODERATOR: Dr Annapurna Ahuja

EXTRA CELLULAR
SUBSTANCES
 1) Connective tissue fibers.

Collagen fibers
Oxytalan fibres
Reticular fibers
Elastic fibres
 2) Ground Substance

Proteoglycans
Glycoprotein.

COLLAGEN FIBRES
 Formed by fibroblasts.
 The predominant collagens of the periodontal ligament are type I, III, and

XII, within individual fibrils having a relatively smaller average diameter than
tendon collagen fibrils.
 Collagen type IV found in basement membrane of Junctional epithelium
and epithelial rests of PDL.
 These fibers of the periodontal ligament have a structural requirement to

withstand intensive forces from mastication and to accommodate tooth
eruption.
 The collagen fibril diameters of the periodontal ligament are relatively small,

with mean diameter of order 45 – 55 m which is much less compared to
other connective tissues e.g. Tendon fibril – >250 m.

COLLAGEN FIBRES

COLLAGEN FIBRES

SURFACE OF CEMENTUM
COLLAGEN FIBRES EMBEDDED IN
CEMENTUM

Orban's Oral Histology and Embryology,Page , Page 156

FUNCTIONAL ADAPTATIONS OF THE
COLLAGEN FIBRES OF THE
 The internal orientation of collagen fibres in connective tissues suggested that

collagenous bundles could resist axially directed forces.
 The arrangement of majority of periodontal ligament collagen fibres into
horizontal and obliquely directed groups may therefore be adapted to resist axial
forces. (21)
Such an arrangement has mechanical advantages over a simple radial arrangement.

 The overlapping arrangement of the bundles may also be advantageous in

resisting intrusive forces, as axial displacement of the tooth would tend to
straighten out the fibre bundles and compress the blood vessels.

IMMATURE FORMS OF ELASTIN
OXYTALAN
ELUANIN

 Oxytalan
 Run parallel to the root surface via vertical direction and bend to attach to
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cementum in the cervical third of the root.
Restricted to the walls of the blood vessels.
Regulate vascular flow and play a part in supporting the blood vessels of the
periodontal ligament.
Form a three dimensional meshwork that extends from cementum to
peripheral blood vessels.
Important for fibroblast adhesion and migration.

 Eluanin
 Elastic meshwork in periodontal ligament is composed of elaunin fibres and

oxytalan fibres.

Tranmission Electron Microgrpah of
Oxytalan Fibre in Cross Section
Oxytalan
Fibre
Surrounded

by Collagen
Fiber

Spaces
represent
Ground
Substance

Orban's Oral Histology and Embryology,Page Page-192

GROUND SUBSTANCE OF THE

 The ground substance is the gel like matrix which is synthesized by the cells

of the fibroblast family.
 Two types of glyco conjugates to form the major constituents of the ground

substance.
 Proteoglycans
 Glyco proteins

PROTEOGLYCANS
 Composed of specific core of proteins to which one or more glycosamino

glycans (GAG) chains are covalently attached through a sequence, usually the
trisaccharide galactose – xylose.
 Glycosomino glycans.(22)
Linear polymers of dissacharide which contain a hexosamine (usually D- Nacetyl glucosamine or D-N- acetyl galactosomine) and a hexuronic and either
D- glucuronic acid.
Chondroitin Sulphate
Dermatan Sulphate
Heparin Sulphate
Hyaluronic Acid
 Currently termed as hyaluronan.
 Is a non- sulphated glycosaminoglycans.

 Keratan Sulphate

Not seen in periodontal ligament but unique among glycosoaminoglycans, as it
does not contain hexuronic acid.

GLYCOPROTEINS
 Three distinctly related glycoprotiens of the extra cellular matrix have been

localized in the decalcified sections of human periodontal ligament, namely:

 Fibronectin-> Present in loose connective tissues and in embroyonic

basement membrane (not in adults)

 Laminin-> Major glycoprotein component of basement membranes.

 Tenascin-> Present in the glycoproteins of periodontal ligament with a

smaller role in cell attachment and organization of basement membrane.

VASCULATURE
 The blood supply to the supporting structures of the tooth is derived from

the inferior & superior alveolar arteries to the mandible & maxilla, & it
reaches the periodontal ligament from three sources:
 Apical Vessels.
 Penetrating vessels from the alveolar bone
 Anastomosing vessels from the gingiva.(23)
 The branches of the apical vessels supply the apical region of the

periodontal ligament before the vessels enter the dental pulp.
 The trans-alveolar vessels are branches of the intraseptal vessels that perforate
the lamina dura & enter the ligament.
 The intraseptal vessels continue to vascularize the gingiva.
 Vessels within the periodontal ligament are contained in interstitial spaces of
loose connective tissue between the principal fibers & are connected in a
netlike plexus that runs longitudinally & closer to the bone than the
cementum.

PDL VASCULATURE

1.THROUGH
PERIODONTAL
LIGAMENT

2.THROUGH
ALVEOLAR
BONE
3.SURFACE OF
PERIOSTEUM

Louis F rose,Brian,Cohen.Periodontics,Surgery Page 23

VASCULAR SUPPLY
 Numerous branches arise from the intraalveolar vessels to run horizontally,

penetrate the alveolar bone & enter the ligament, they are called „perforating
arteries‟.
 The blood supply increases from the –>
1.Incisors to the molars,
2.Greatest in the gingival third of single rooted teeth, in the apical third
3.Least in the middle third
4.Equal in the apical & middle third of the multi rooted teeth,
5.Greater on the mesial & distal surfaces than on the facial & lingual surfaces
6.Greater on the mesial surfaces of mandibular molars than on the distal
surfaces.(24)

CLINICAL IMPORTANCE
 This pattern of distribution has a clinical importance.

 In the healing of the extraction wounds, new tissues invader from

perforations & formation of blood clot occupying the socket is more rapid in
its gingival & apical areas.

 Within the ligament, the arteries occupy the areas of loose connective tissue

called as „interstitial areas‟ between the principal fiber bundles. Vessels course
in a apico-occlusal direction with numerous transverse connections.

INNERVATION OF
 Small fibers in the periodontal ligament, particularly the A and C fibers.

 The trigeminal nerve innervates the periodontal ligament through maxillary

nerve or inferior alveolar branches.

 The majority of the nerves supplying the periodontal ligament pass through

foramina on the alveolar bone to enter the periodontal ligament space close to
the tooth apex, while others enter via the lateral aspect of the alveolar wall.

INNERVATION OF PERIODONTAL
LIGAMENT
 These nerve bundles terminates as mentioned into four types :
 FREE NERVE ENDING
 Located at regular intervals along the length of the root.

 RUFFINI‟S CORPUCLES

Appear dendrite and end in terminal expansions among the periodontal ligament fiber bundles.
Subdivided into simple & compound forms.(25)
 THIRD TYPE

Is coiled form found in midregion of periodontal ligament whose function & structure have not been
determined.

 FOURTH TYPE
Lowest frequency
Consists of spindle like endings surrounded by fibrous capsule.

CEMENTICLES
 These are calcified masses found in the periodontal ligament.
 These bodies found in the older individuals and they remain free, they may

fuse into large calcified masses or they may be joined with the cementum.
 As the cementum thickens with age , it may envelope the bodies and will be

adherent to the cementum , they form excementosis. Their origin is
unknown.
 It was thought that degenerated epithelial cells form the nidus for their

calcification.

FUNCTIONS OF PERIODONTAL
LIGAMENT
Physical ->
 Provision of a soft tissue "casing" to protect the vessels and nerves from injury

by mechanical force
 Transmission of occlusal forces to the bone.
 Attachment of the teeth to the bone.
 Maintenance of the gingival tissues in their proper relationship to the teeth.
 Resistance to the impact of occlusal forces (shock absorption) .

SHOCK ABSORPTION – THREE THEORIES
ARE PROPOSED
 TENSIONAL THEORY:

Force is applied to the crown,fibres first unfold,straighten and then transmits forces to the alveolar
bone causing an elastic deformation of socket, when the alveolar bone has reached its limit, the
load is transmitted to the basal bone.
 VISCOELASTIC THEORY:

Displacement of tooth to be primarily controlled by the fluid movements.When forces are
transmitted to the tooth, the extracellular fluid passes from the periodontal ligament into the
marrow spaces of the bone through the foramina in the cortical layer. Perforations in the lamina
dura link the periodontal ligament with the cancellous portion of the alveolar bone.After depletion
of the tissue fluids , the fibre bundles absorb and tighten, this leads to blood vessel stenosis ,
arterial back pressure and passage of blood ultra filtrates into the tissues there by replenishing the
fluids.
 THIXOTROPIC GEL THEORY:

Periodontal ligament has behaviour of thixotropic gel(property of becoming fluid when shaken or
stirred and then becoming semisolid again). The physiologic response of the periodontal ligament
may be explained by changes in the viscosity of the biologic system.(26)

FORMATIVE AND REMODELING
 The periodontal ligament is constantly undergoing remodeling. Old cells and

fibres are broken down and replaced by new ones. The rate of formation and
differentiation of the fibroblasts affects the rate of formation of collagen,
cementum and bone.

 3) Nutritional:

The periodontal ligament supplies nutrients to the cementum, bone, and gingiva
by way of the blood vessels and provides lymphatic drainage.

FUNCTIONS
 Sensory: The periodontal ligament is abundantly supplied with sensory nerve

fibers capable of transmitting tactile, pressure, and pain sensations by the
trigeminal pathways.
 Nerve bundles pass into the periodontal ligament from the periapical area

and through channels from the alveolar bone that follow the course of the
blood vessels.
 They divide into single myelinated fibers, which ultimately lose their myelin

sheaths .

EXTERNAL FORCES &
PERIODONTIUM
 The periodontium exists for the purpose of supporting teeth during function

& depends on the stimulation it receives from function for the presentation
of its structure. Therefore, a constant & sensitive balance is present between
external forces & the periodontal structures.
 The periodontal ligament also depends on stimulation provided by function
to preserve its structure. Within physiologic limits, the periodontal ligament
can accommodate & function with an increase in diameter & number of
Sharpey‟s fibers.
 Forces that exceed the adaptive capacity of the periodontium produce injury

called Trauma from occlusion.
 The periodontal ligament also atrophies, appearing thinned, & the fibers are

reduced in no. & density, disoriented, & ultimately arranged parallel to root
surface. This phenomenon is called disuse atrophy or a functional
atrophy.(27)

CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS

 Trauma to the ligament due to mechanical separation can produce

pathological changes such as fracture or resorption of the cementum, tears of
fiber bundles, hemorrhage and necrosis.
 This result in resorption of bone and periodontal ligament is widened, so the
teeth become loose.
 Orthodontic tooth movement depends on resorption and formation of
both bone and periodontal ligament ->stimulated by both tension and pressure
 Application of large forces->necrosis of periodontal
ligament(28)

CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
 In SCLERODERMA, the periodontal ligament is uniformly widened at the

expense of surrounding alveolar bone.
 Malignancy, both primary and metastatic, can affect the alveolar ridge and often

presents as periodontal disease.

 A uniform widening of the periodontal ligament can be an early sign of

osteosarcoma. Irregular destruction of the periodontal bone without tooth
displacement is frequently the result of squamous cell carcinoma or metastatic
carcinoma.

EFFECTS OF AGING ON THE
 Reduction in vascularity, elasticity & reparative capacity are some of the

common manifestations of ageing, generally noticed in all tissues.
 Gottlieb & Orban believed that with age , gingival recession & alveolar bone
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resorption occur & termed it as senile atrophy.(29)
Decreased number of fibroblasts with more irregular structure is seen.
Decreased Collagen synthesis with increasing age.
Decrease in no. of periodontal fibers. The fiber bundles were thicker,
broader and more highly organized.
Areas of hyalinization were present.
Decreased organic matrix production & epithelial cell rests.
Increased amount of elastic fibers.
The surfaces of the periodontal alveolar bone were jagged & uneven & an
irregular insertion of fibers were seen.

EFFECTS OF AGING
 In children, periodontal ligament space is wider in children partly because of

thinner cementum & alveolar cortical plates.(30)
 It contains less fibers & more blood vessels. Alveolar bone has larger

marrow spaces & fewer trabeculae than in adults. Marrow is also more
vascular.
 Radiographically, distance from the Cementoenamel junction to the

alveolar bone crest of primary canines & molars in the range of 0 to 2 mm.
 The susceptibility to periodontal disease is more significant for the rate

of periodontal destruction than the length of time plaque is present
(the age effect)(31)

Refrences
 1. Michael G. Newman, DDS, Henry Takei, DDS, Perry

R. Klokkevold Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology:
Elsevier
 2. Shantipriya Reddy, Reddy e,ssentials of Clinical
Periodontology and Periodontics (492)
• 3. Antonio Nanci Ten Cate's Oral Histology:
Development, Structure, and Function Elsevier Health
Sciences 2008

Refrences
 4. Periodontics Revisited,(pg 16) Shalu Bath
 5. Michael G. Newman, DDS, Henry Takei, DDS, Perry R.

Klokkevold Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology:Elsevier
 6. Md. Abdul Kadir Intentional Replantation of Molar
Tooth City Dental College J. Volume-9, Number-1, January2012
 7. Essentials of Oral Histology By K. Chatterje 01-Dec2006 - Medical 106 pg
 8. EINAR KVAM,Topography of principal fibers European
Journal of Oral Sciences;81:(7)pages 553–557,1973

Refrences
9.Krishna kumar Review of Clinical,Periodontology 2007
pg 46
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