MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The mean distance between the bone crest and CEJ was 2.32 mm ± 0.78 mm at the buccal and 2.52 mm ± 0.85 mm at the lingual side. It was found that in males aged over 50 years, the mean distance at the buccal side was 2.84 mm ± 0.79 mm and was significantly higher than in males aged 49 and less – 2.08 mm ± 0.41 mm.

Detailed explanation-2: -[1] The cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) represents the anatomic limit between the crown and root surface[2] and is defined as the area of union of the cementum and enamel at the cervical region of the tooth.