Consists of the author's previously published articles. / Includes bibliographical references. / 1 v. : / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Knowledge of PDL oxytalan fibres from the author's previous publications is greatly extended with new histological, TEM and data studies. These papers cover orthodontic tooth movement, fibre system permenance, vertical tooth loading, functional aspects, ankylosis, anatomical associations, microfibrillar ultrastructure and species specificity. / Thesis (D.D.Sc.)--University of Adelaide, Dental School, 2004