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Periodontal Ligament
Periodontal Ligament
DEFINITION
A ligament is a bond, usually linking two bones together. PDL is composed of a complex vascular & highly cellular Connective tissue that surrounds the tooth root & connects it to the inner wall of the alveolar bone . CARRANZA
Various names
- Gomphosis
Pdl arises from Dental Follicle - Tencate 1971 Undifferentiated Cells Fibroblast
Cementoblast
A.The tooth bud is formed B.The principal fibers develop C.More apically positioned D.Remodeling of collagen fiber In a crypt of bone.The in conjunction with the bundles of collagen bundles. Collagen fibers get embbed erupting tooth. Fibers are seen. -ed into the newly formed Cementum.
Avg pdl width : 0.23mm (20-25 yr) Avg pdl width : 0.25mm (40-50 yr) Pdl grows narrower with Age Klein (1928)
Resorptive cells
Osteoclasts Fibroblasts Cementoclasts
Mast cells
Macrophages
FIBROBLAST
Flattened irregular disc , approximately 30 um in diameter. Role in generating force of eruption by contraction due to well developed cytoskeleton with a prominent actin network . In aged PDL multinucleated fibroblasts may appear , because of faulty division or fusion of mononuclear cells. Fibroblasts oriented parallel to the collagen fibers.
Active : - Oval, pale staining nucleus & Greater amount of cytoplasm - Abundant RER, numerous Golgi complexes, vesicles & mitochondria
Resting : - Elongated cells, with little cytoplasm & flattened nucleus containing condensed chromatin Actin filaments present - Change in shape - Migration Myofibroblast.
Pdl fibroblast is considerably more active, resulting in a high turnover rateHighest turn over rate approx. 8 times that of skin and twice that of gingival collagen . SODEK 1977
Fibroblast are aligned along the general direction of the fiber bundle Have extensive processes which wrap around collagen bundles Continuous Remodelling Any interference with fibroblastic function will result in rapid loss of supporting tissues
SYNTHESIS OF COLLAGEN
INTRACELLULAR DEGRADATION
Advantages of degrading collagen intracellularly instead of extracellularly may be : Phagocytosis allows a more precise and selective control for the collagen fibers to be degraded . Whereas the release of extracellular collagenolysis afford a more rapid , extensive degradation around the cells, as observed during inflammation.
CEMENTOBLASTS
Cementoblasts forms a cementoid layer which soon after its depostion undergoes mineralisation . Some of these are buried deeply in their own matrix and remain behind as cementocytes . Important function is accumulation of numerous glycogen granules , the number decreasing the farther the distance from cementum surface (Yamaski etal 1987 ) Necessary for protein synthesis , contain RER, golgi comlex and mitochondria. Appearance depends on the degree of activity .
OSTEOBLASTS
Found within the PDL on the surface of alveolar bone. Osteoblast precursors first migrate away from the bone surface into the body of the PDL before eventually taking up their functional position .
As the bone deposits,these cells gets incorporated into the osteoid tissue as osteocytes.
OSTEOCLASTS
Found adjacent to the
bone surfaces. Found in resorption lacunae.
EPITHELIAL CELL
RESTS OF
MALASSEZ
First described by Malassez in 1884. Most numerous in apical and cervical area. These represent the remains of epithelial root sheath of HERTWIG which are involved in mapping out the shape of roots and in differentiation of root odontoblasts . Less numerous in older individuals as compared to children . LAMININ is also associated.
HERS
Situated at a distance of 15 75 um from the cementum on root surface . They are reported to contain keratinocyte growth factors and have been shown positive for tyrosine kinase A neutrophin receptor . Epithelial rests participate in the formation of periapical cysts and lateral cysts .
ROLE OF PROTEOGLYCANS
TRANSEPTAL FIBERS ALVEOLAR CREST FIBERS HORIZONTAL GROUP OBLIQUE GROUP APICAL GROUP INTRRADICULAR GROUP
ALVEOLAR CREST FIBERS:Alveolar crest fibers extend obliquely from the cementum just beneath the junctional epithelium to the alveolar crest.The alveolar crest fibers prevent the extrusion of the tooth and resist lateral tooth movements. HORIZONTAL FIBERS: Horizontal fibers extend at right angles to the long axis of the tooth from the cementum to the alveolar bone. OBLIQUE GROUP: Oblique fibers, the largest group in the periodontal ligament, extend from the cementum in a coronal direction obliquely to the bone .They bear the brunt of vertical masticatory stresses and transform them into tension on the alveolar bone. TRANSEPTAL FIBERS: extend interproximally over the alveolar bone crest and are embedded in the cementum of adjacent teeth.They are a remarkably constant finding and are reconstructed even after destruction of the alveolar bone.These fibers may be considered as belonging to the gingiva because they do not have osseous attachment. APICAL GROUP:The apical fibers radiate in a rather irregular fashion from the cementum to the bone at the apical region of the socket. They do not occur on incompletely formed roots. INTERRADICULAR FIBERS: The interradicular fibers fan out from the cementum to the tooth in the furcation areas of multirooted teeth.
ELASTIC FIBERS
Although the periodontal ligament fibers does not contain mature elastin , 2 immature forms are found . Oxytalan and Elaunin. Oxytalan fibers run parallel to the root surface in a vertical direction and bend to attach to the cementum in the cervical third of the root. An elastic meshwork has been described in PDL as being composed of many elastin lamellae with peripheral oxytalan fibers with elaunin fibers Oxylatan fibers aids in fibroblast attachment and migration in PDl . (BEERSTEN et al 1974)
OXYTALAN FIBERS
They are associated with neural elements . They are numerous and dense in the cervical region of the ligament . Regulate vascular flow in relation to tooth function . As they are elastic , can expand In response to tensional variations .
ARTERIAL SUPPLY
BRANCHES IN THE PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT FROM APICAL VESSELS THAT SUPPLY THE DENTAL PULP.
BRANCHES FROM INTRAALVEOLAR VESSELS WHICH RUN HORIZONTALLY , PENETRATING THE ALVEOLAR BONE TO ENTER THE PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT .
BRANCHES FROM GINGIVAL VESSELS WHICH ENTER THE PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT FROM CORONAL DIRECTION .
VENOUS DRAINAGE
Many transverse connections and thickened venous network at apex are visible. Surrounding the root like a stocking and has polyhedral network. Venous supply accompanies the arterial supply and venules larger in diameter. Specialised shunts called GLOMERA are interposed between arterial and venous system which provide arteriovenous anastomosis . Birn (1966) estimated the vascularity of pdl : Blood supply towards posterior.. All single rooted teeth BS is greatest to the gingival 3rd .. Multi-rooted tooth- No difference.. Mesial & Distal surfaces have more BS than Buccal & Lingual. Larger vessels from incisors to molars.
NERVE SUPPLY
1. Nerve fiber entering the PDL are derived from two sources . 2. Nerve fibers running from apical region to the gingival margin and is joined by fibers entering laterally through the foramina of the socket wall . 3. Termination of neural elements. 4. Apical region contains more neural elements except for incisors where also in coronal half . 5. Manners in which nerve fibers terminate are clarified .
FREE ENDINGS WITH TREE LIKE RAMIFICATIONS most frequent . They are thought to be nociceptors and mechanoreceptor. located at regular intervals on the surface of the root. RUFFINIS ENDINGS found around root apex . They appear dendritic and are mechanoceptors . COILED ENDING (MEISSNERS CORPUSCLES ) it is found in midregion of the PDL . Function not determined . ENCAPSULATED SPINDLE TYPE ENDINGS they are found associated with root apex . Lowest frequency.surrounded by fibrous capsule.
LYMPHATICS
Lymphatics supplement the venous drainage system. Except for the third molars mandibular incisors, all teeth with their adjacent periodontal tissues are drained to the submandibular lymph nodes. The third molars are drained to jugulodigastric lymph node and the mandibular incisors to the submental lymph nodes. From apical area of PDL, they pass through alveolar bone to inferior dental canal in mandible and infraorbital canal in maxilla and then to the submandibular lymph nodes.
CEMENTICLES Calcified bodies called cementicles are sometimes found in the periodontal ligament . Found in older individuals , and they may remain free in the connective tissue , they may fuse into large calcified masses , or they may be joined with the cementum . When they adherent to cementum they form EXCEMENTOSES . Origin is not established but it is possible that degenerated epithelial cells forms the nidus for their calcification .
PHYSICAL FUNCTION Provision of a soft tissue casing to protect the vessels and nerves from mechanical injury by mechanical forces. Transmission of occlusal forces to the bone. Attachment of the teeth to the bone. Maintenance of the gingival tissues in their proper relationship to the teeth. Resistance to the impact of occlusal forces (Shock absorption). Tensional theory , viscoelastic theory.
TENSIONAL THEORY
Application of force to the crown Transmission of forces to alveolar bone
VISCOELASTIC THEORY
Forces transmitted to the tooth
Replenishing the tissue fluids
EFFECTS OF AGEING
Decreased number of fibroblasts . Decreased organic matrix production. Increased amounts of elastic fiber. Decreased vascularity. Decrease in number of collagen fibers. Increased cementicles . Decreased epithelial rests of malassez.
GREATER PRESSURE
COMPRESSION OF THE FIBERS WHICH PRODUCES AREAS OF HYALINIZATION . SEVERE TENSION WIDENING OF THE PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT . THROMBOSIS , HAEMORRHAGE ,TEARING OF THE PDL . RESORPTION OF ALVEOLAR BONE . UNDERMINING RESORPTION .
SUBSEQUENT INJURY TO THE FIBROBLASTS AND OTHER CONNECTIVE TISSUE CELLS LEADS TO NECROSIS OF AREAS OF THE LIGAMENT. VASCULAR CHANGES ARE ALSO PRODUCED .
INCREASED RESORPTION OF ALVEOLAR BONE AND RESORPTION OF THE TOOTH SURFACE OCCURS .
Periodontitis
Lateral
Apical
MIGRATION OF
FIBROBLASTS IS FACILITATED BY FIBRIN AND FIBRONECTIN NETWORK
ARE LAID DOWN RAPIDLY WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL ORIENTATION OR ATTACHMENT TO THE ADJACENT HARD TISSUES
THESE MESENCHYMAL CELLS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DIFFERENTIATE INTO CEMENTOBLASTS , FIBROBLASTS AND WITH OSTEOBLASTS IF THEY CAN REACH THE ROOT SURFACE . LONG J.E. NOT CONDUCIVE TO C.T. REGENERATION AND CEMENTUM FORMATION .
THIS IS GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION APPROACH WITH A MEMBRANE BARRIER WHICH WILL PREVENT THE DOWNGROWTH OF EPITHELIAL CELLS .
THIS ALLOWS CELLS TO FORM PDL AND REMAINING CEMENTUM AND BONE TO MIGRATE INTO THE WOUND TO FORM NEW CEMENTUM , PDL AND BONE . Eg. ENAMEL MATRIX DERIVATIVE IS RECENTLY USED .
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