The Periodontium:A Comprehensive Overview

The periodontium is the foundation for their dentition. The components of periodontium are–The alveolar mucosa, gingival, cementum, the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone which serves as the supporting apparatus for teeth in function and in occlusal relationship. The knowledge of the details of the tissue compartments,the cells which are involved and how the cellular products acellinteract will provide a greater understanding of the function of periodontium. Thus, it is important to know about the anatomy and physiology of the healthy periodontium and its relationship to the natural dentition, jaws and oral environment.