Age changes in periodeontal ligament include which of the following ?
Correct answer: A. Increased fibroplasia
- A. Increased fibroplasia
- B. Increased vascularity
- C. Increased thickness
- D. Decreased in number of cementicles
Explanation
With age, the periodontal ligament becomes more fibrotic because fibroplasia and the proportion of nonfunctional collagen increase, while cellularity, vascularity and ligament width generally decrease. Cementicles also tend to increase rather than decrease.
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