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    Cementum is a specialized calcified substance covering the root of a tooth. The cementum is the part of the periodontium that attaches the teeth to the alveolar bone by anchoring the periodontal ligament. See more

    The cells of cementum are the entrapped cementoblasts, the cementocytes. Each cementocyte lies in its lacuna, similar to the pattern noted in … See more

    • Some root resorption of the apical portion of the root may occur, however, if orthodontic pressures are excessive and movement is too fast. Some experts also agree on a third type … See more

    1. Listgarten MA. "Histology of the Periodontium - Cementum". University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. Archived from See more

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  3. WEBMar 27, 2023 · The periodontium is a connective tissue consisting of four components: cementum, the periodontal ligament (PDL), alveolar bone, and gingival tissue.[1] This article will detail the histological and …

  4. WEBCementum is a mineralized tissue covering the root surface and attached to the periodontal ligament. Learn about its development, types, properties and clinical significance in this comprehensive article from Periobasics, …