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Epithelial cell rests of Malassez (400X)

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Image copyright: Mathias Nordvi, ARR. (Tissue stain: H+E).

Within the periodontal ligament you can see small "islands" of epithelial cells. These "islands" of cells are the epithelial cell rests of Malassez.

Published September 7th 2015, updated December 21st 2018.