This document discusses the development and histology of the periodontal ligament (PDL). It begins with an introduction to the PDL, describing it as the connective tissue that attaches cementum to alveolar bone. It then discusses the development of the PDL, describing how mesenchymal cells in the dental follicle differentiate into fibroblasts, cementoblasts, and osteoblasts. Finally, it describes the histology of the PDL, noting it contains principal fibers, fibroblasts, cementoblasts, osteoblasts, blood vessels and nerves embedded in a ground substance.
1. Periodontal Ligament Dr. Syed Sadatullah Assistant Professor College of Dentistry King Khalid University Abha
2. Objectives At the end of this chapter the student should be able to understand the development process and histology of periodontal ligament. Sub topics Topic 1. Introduction Topic 2. Development of Periodontal Ligament Topic 2. Histology of Periodontal Ligament Dr.Syed Sadatullah King Khalid University . Abha
