from Part I - The Biology of Cementum
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 January 2022
Dental cementum, enveloping the tooth root and buried under the gingiva, was the last of the dental mineralized tissues to be discovered. Details of human cementum structure were not revealed until the advent of compound microscopes and invention of advanced histology techniques. The function of cementum in tooth attachment was not appreciated until nearer the end of the 19th century, when the anatomy of the periodontal complex was more fully realized. There are several unanswered questions and controversies remaining about cementum biology, however, there is no question about its critical role in tooth retention and oral health, and by extension, in overall health and quality of life. In this introductory chapter, we will summarize current knowledge of cementum biology, including cementum formation, types, composition, and clinical aspects necessary when employing and interpreting TCA measurements.
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