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Middle zone of the root surface integument of human teeth affected by chronic periodontitis
Author(s) -
Newman H. N.,
Hardy J. H.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1984.tb01304.x
Subject(s) - integument , coronal plane , dentistry , chronic periodontitis , enamel paint , periodontitis , periodontal fiber , gingival and periodontal pocket , anatomy , biology , medicine
This study has confirmed the presence on the root surface of teeth affected by chronic periodontitis of a zoned organic integument analogous to that on enamel. Measurements showed a highly significant correlation between the levels of the bounding structures of this zone, that is, the apical plaque border and the coronal border of residual periodontal ligament, for both shallow and deep pockets. The middle zone between these two was on average 1 mm wide.