The fibrous tissue that connects the tooth and the socket is called the:
Correct answer: D. Periodontal ligament
- A. Radio-ulnar joints
- B. Tibiofibular joints
- C. Gomphosis
- D. Periodontal ligament
Explanation
The periodontal ligament, commonly known as the PDL, is a soft connective tissue between the inner wall of the alveolar socket and the roots of the teeth. It consists of collagen bands (mostly type I collagen) connecting the cementum of teeth to the gingivae and alveolar bone
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