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periodontal membrane: Quick Facts

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Also Known As periodontium • periodontal ligament • circumdental membrane

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A labeled cross section illustration of an adult human molar shows the tooth's crown and root, with layers including enamel, dentin, and pulp, as well as gum, cementum, blood vessels, periodontal ligament, lateral canals, and nerve.
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