title: The structure and functions of the dentogingival junction and periodontal ligament.
abstract: The dentogingival junction and periodontal ligament perform unique functions. The former makes a seal where a tooth punctures the integument; the latter, nominally a ligament, cushions the tooth during mastication, while sheltering the delicate cells which remodel the bony socket. A special feature of both tissues is the rapid turnover of their major components.
authors.affiliation: Division of Anatomy and Cell Biology, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Luke
mesh_terms: D001732:Bite Force; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D003238:Connective Tissue; D004846:Epithelial Attachment / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D005881:Gingiva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005883:Gingival Crevicular Fluid / Q000166:cytology; D006801:Humans; D008465:Mechanoreceptors; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen