The Periodontium

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Across
  1. 5. What is the functional unit of tissue that supports the teeth
  2. 7. Has two groups of fiber groups
  3. 10. Continuous with the lining mucosa of the vestibule
  4. 14. Ranges in 0.25-1.35mm in length
  5. 15. Masticatory mucosa, thick keratinized epithelium and underlying mucosa consisting of dense collagen fibers
  6. 16. Cells found in junctional epithelium
  7. 17. Connection between attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa
Down
  1. 1. Tissue that forms a triangle shape
  2. 2. Acts like the springs in a trampoline
  3. 3. Found attached to epithelial cells and connective tissue
  4. 4. What is one part that make up the periodontium?
  5. 6. About .08-2.1mm coronal to the CEJ in health
  6. 8. Two types, acellular and cellular
  7. 9. Composed of keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
  8. 11. Attached to underlying bone
  9. 12. Boundary between the marginal gingiva and the attached gingiva
  10. 13. Average depth of 1-.08mm