 ##  [Periodontal Ligament](/periodontal-ligament) 

  ##  [Periodontal Ligament](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/periodontal-ligament-0) 

  
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**Health &amp; Life Sciences Dictionary**

 
Definition

The specialized fibrous connective tissue that attaches the tooth’s cementum to the alveolar bone, composed of collagen fiber bundles, cells and extracellular matrix; it transmits and distributes occlusal forces, provides limited shock absorption and permits physiologic tooth movement and proprioceptive feedback.