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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part I

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Identify the soft, specialized connective tissue located between the cementum covering the root of the tooth and the bone forming the alveolus.
  1. Oral mucosa
  2. Periodontal ligament
  3. Alveolar bone
  4. Gingiva
Explanation
Answer: B - The periodontal ligament is the soft, specialized connective tissue located between the cementum that covers the root of the tooth and the bone forming the alveolus. Normally, teeth do not contact the bone directly, and a tooth is suspended in its socket by the fibers of this ligament.
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