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Periodontium

Various tissues surrounding teeth.

4 tissues that make up periodontium

Periodontal, alveolar, gingiva, cementum.

Periodontal

Membrane and fibers that anchor tooth in alveolar socket

Alveolar

Bony sockets for teeth placement in maxillae and mandibular bone

Gingiva

Mucous tissue surrounding teeth

Cementum

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