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Cementum

The cementum covers the dentin of the root surface of the tooth. It is histologically similar in structure to bone. It is thicker apically than coronally and is capable of both necrosis and some regeneration by cementoblasts. Both the periodontal ligament and gingiva anchor fibres into the cementum.

 

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