Histologic Features Associated With Occlusal Trauma
Microscopically, there will be a number of features that accompany occlusal trauma:
- Hemorrhage
- Necrosis
- Widening of the periodontal ligament, or PDL (also serves as a very common radiographic feature)
- Bone resorption
- Cementum loss and tears
It was concluded that widening of the periodontal ligament was a "functional adaptation to changes in functional requirements".
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