The periodontium, composed of tissues that support the teeth, includes which of the following structures (select all that apply)?
A) Attached gingiva
B) Cementum
C) Dentin
D) Alveolar bone
E) All of the above

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The periodontium consists of those tissues that support the teeth and include the following individual parts: gingiva, free gingiva, attached gingiva, alveolar mucosa, attachment unit, cementum, alveolar bone, and periodontal ligament. These structures are grouped into two more general categories: the gingival unit and an attachment unit. The attachment unit is also called the attachment apparatus. The dentin, which makes up the body of the tooth, is NOT a component of the periodontium.

The Periodontium, Composed of Tissues That Support the Teeth, Includes