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Before discussion of any disease process, it is important to be familiar with and understand the normal structures and anatomy. Therefore, before discussion of periodontal disease and its progression, understanding the periodontium is important. This chapter will outline an overview of the periodontium and its main components. Understanding the components of the periodontium will allow for determination of any variation from normal in the periodontal disease process. We will discuss the various components of the periodontium such as the gingiva, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. An overview of the subcomponents of each will be outlined.
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Knight, N.N. (2023). Overview of the Periodontium. In: Niekrash, C.E., Ferneini, E.M., Goupil, M.T. (eds) Dental Science for the Medical Professional. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38567-4_3
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