The vascular supply of the periodontal ligament is______________?
Correct answer: D. A net like plexus that runs closer to the bone than to the cementumOrder DNA Kits
- A. Greatest in the middle-third of a single rotted tooth
- B. Greatest in the middle-third of a multirooted tooth
- C. A net like plexus that runs closer to the cementum than to the bone
- D. A net like plexus that runs closer to the bone than to the cementumOrder DNA Kits
Explanation
The periodontal ligament has a vascular network that lies closer to the alveolar bone than to the cementum, allowing vessels to enter mainly through the bone. The middle third is not the region of greatest vascularity.
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