In ICOI’s official glossary, Periodontal membrane is cross-referenced to Periodontal ligament (PDL).
Periodontal ligament (PDL): A group of specialized connective tissue fibers that essentially attach a tooth, and root cementum to the surrounding alveolar bone providing absorption, mobility and force distribution during mastication.
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