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ABSTRACT – The elimination of orthodontically produced hyalinized tissue in the marginal region of the periodontal ligament has been studied with the electron microscope. From a material of 67 rats in which the first molar had been moved buccally with a fixed appliance for a period of 30 min to 28 d, 20 specimens representing experimental periods of 48 h to 14 d revealed that the hyalinized structures disappeared concomitantly with an invasion of cells and blood vessels from the neighboring periodontal ligament. The removal of collagen, cell remnants and degraded vascular elements apparently was mediated by different forms of cellular activity. Breakdown of collagen fibrils was observed around cell processes as well as in inclusions within the cytoplasm of the invading pioneer cells. Penetration of new blood vessels seemed to be an important factor in the elimination of hyalinized tissue. Remnants of cells and erythrocytes were removed by phagocytic activity, while more extensive amorphous masses of vascular components were eliminated by foreign body giant cell activity. Identification of the invading cells has been discussed in relation to current concepts of connective tissue cell differentiation.
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