Distribution of the epithelial rests of Malassez and their relationship to blood vessels of the periodontal ligament during rat tooth development

Background: There is some evidence that the epithelial cell rests of Malassez partition the root surface from the periodontal ligament blood vessels, and may protect the root from resorption.

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Main Authors: Kat Petrina S.P (Author), Sampson Wayne J. (Author), Wilson David F. (Author), Wiebkin Ole W. (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Sciendo, 2003-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Background: There is some evidence that the epithelial cell rests of Malassez partition the root surface from the periodontal ligament blood vessels, and may protect the root from resorption.
Item Description:2207-7480
10.2478/aoj-2003-0010