A Technique for the Removal of Junctional Epithelium from the Epithelial Attachment

Abstract

A technique utilizing sodium deoxycholate to remove junctional epithelial cells from the epithelial attachment zone is described. Light and electron micragrayhs show a simalarity in size and appearance between the extracetlutar attachment substance in controls and the extracellular substance which remains on cementurn previously in contact with junctional epithelium.

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