An inhibitory principle in the matrix of periodontally diseased roots.
The inhibitory influence shown by the periodontally diseased root resides in its organic component. Its nature is uncertain and it may be an etiologic factor in periodontal destruction. The apatite structures of healthy and diseased roots are alike in being more receptive to the growth of bone and marrow than are their respective matrices.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D000818:Animals; D001031:Apatites; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000378:metabolism*; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000098:blood supply / Q000378:metabolism; D003739:Dental Cementum / Q000378:metabolism; D003804:Dentin / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D010012:Osteogenesis; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000378:metabolism*; D051381:Rats; D012391:Root Resorption; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000378:metabolism*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000601:surgery
D001031:Apatites; D002118:Calcium