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Low threshold mechanoreceptors

• Ab fibres

• Irrespective of site of recording - both RA and SA

Are there receptor differences?

• no conclusive evidence

anatomy - Ruffini endings and free nerve endings

• found in all areas of periodontium - more in apical third

• Directional sensitivity

  more located in distolingual areas?
  

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