Term Name: periodontium
Synonyms: paradentium, periodontal ligament, periodontal membrane, tooth supporting structure
Definition: The tissues that invest or help to invest and support the teeth, including the periodontal ligament, gingivae, cementum, and alveolar and supporting bone[BTO].
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001758]

Relationships
is part of: dentition
has parts: alveolar mucosa fibroblast of periodontium periodontal ligament
is a type of: tissue