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The PDL is a specialized connective tissue located between the bony walls of the dental socket and the dental root. It surrounds the majority of the dental root and attaches the teeth to the alveolar bone. In the most coronal portion, the PDL is continued with the lamina propria of the gingiva. Characterized by its hourglass shape, this specialized connective tissue narrows at the middle part, with an average width ranging from 0.2 to 0.4 mm.³ The PDL space decreases with age and increases under excessive load.