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What is the primary function of the apical group of fibers?
Which subgroup of the alveolodental ligament is involved in resisting forces on multirooted teeth?
What characteristics define the interdental ligament?
Which fiber subgroup encircles the tooth and interlaces with other gingival fibers?
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Where does the dentogingival ligament primarily insert?
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Which group of fibers helps maintain teeth in interproximal contact?
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What type of forces do the interradicular group of fibers resist?
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The primary role of the horizontal fiber group is to resist which type of forces?
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Which subgroup of the alveolodental ligament primarily resists vertical forces and supports the tooth during chewing?
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What is the main function of the Horizontal Fiber Group in the periodontal ligament?
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The Interradicular Group is specifically associated with which type of teeth?
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Which fiber group of the periodontal ligament attaches to the crest of the alveolar bone?
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Which fiber group plays a key role in the movement of teeth during orthodontic treatment?
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How does the Apical Fiber Group contribute to tooth stability?
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The alveolodental ligament is predominantly made up of which type of connective tissue cell?
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Which of the following fiber groups is known for providing support to the root area of the tooth?
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What is the main function of the alveolar crest group in the alveolodental ligament?
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Where does the horizontal group of the alveolodental ligament originate?
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What type of forces does the oblique group of the alveolodental ligament primarily resist?
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Which statement accurately describes the apical group of the alveolodental ligament?
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Which subgroup of the alveodental ligament is the most numerous and covers the apical two-thirds of the root?
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What type of tissue does the interradicular group of fibers connect?
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Which of the following functions is not associated with the horizontal group of the alveolodental ligament?
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What characteristic of the oblique group contributes to its function?
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Study Notes
Functions of the Apical Group
- Resists extrusive forces that attempt to pull the tooth outward, as well as rotational forces.
Interradicular Group
- Found exclusively in multirooted teeth, connecting cementum of one root to another without bony attachment.
- Collaborates with alveolar crest and apical groups to counteract intrusive, extrusive, tilting, and rotational forces.
Interdental Ligament
- Also known as the transseptal ligament; inserts mesiodistally into cervical cementum of adjacent teeth across the alveolar crest.
- Connects all teeth in the arch without bony attachment, primarily resisting rotational forces and maintaining interproximal contact.
Circular Ligament
- A subgroup of gingival fibers located in the lamina propria of marginal gingiva.
- Encircles the tooth, interlacing with other gingival fiber subgroups to provide structural support.
Dentogingival Ligament
- The most numerous subgroup of gingival fibers.
- Inserts into tooth root cementum beneath epithelial attachment and extends into the marginal and attached gingiva.
Alveolar Crest Group
- Originates at the alveolar crest of the bone and fans out to insert into cervical cementum at varying angles.
- Functions to resist tilting, intrusive, extrusive, and rotational forces.
Horizontal Group
- Arises from alveolar bone proper just below the alveolar crest, inserting horizontally into cementum.
- Primarily functions to resist tilting forces that can tip the tooth in multiple directions, including mesial, distal, lingual, or facial.
Oblique Group
- The most abundant fiber group covering the apical two-thirds of the root, originating in the alveolar bone and inserting apically into cementum.
- Resists intrusive forces that attempt to push the tooth inward, along with rotational forces.
Apical Group
- Radiates from the apical region of the cementum into the surrounding alveolar bone proper.
Periodontal Ligament (PDL) Characteristics
- Appears as a radiolucent space (0.4 to 1.5 mm) on radiographs, located between the radiopaque lamina dura of the alveolar bone and cementum.
Functions of the Periodontal Ligament
- Compression: Absorbs forces during chewing and bears load in the alveolar bone.
- Proprioception: Provides sensory innervation, allowing the brain to detect and respond to forces on the teeth.
Development of the Periodontal Ligament
- Develops from the dental sac of the tooth germ, similar to the alveolar bone.
Histology of the Periodontal Ligament
- Fibroblasts are the most common cell type found in the PDL, characteristic of connective tissue.
Principal Fiber Groups of the PDL
- The primary group is the alveolodental ligament, which includes five fiber subgroups: alveolar crest, horizontal, oblique, apical, and interradicular (specific to multirooted teeth).
Microscopic Structure
- Shows a spoke-like arrangement of the alveolodental ligament originating in the surrounding alveolar bone proper.
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Description
This quiz explores the function of the apical group and the interradicular group of the alveolodental ligament in maintaining tooth stability. Understand how these fibers counteract extrusive and rotational forces, particularly in multirooted teeth. Test your knowledge on dental anatomy concepts related to periodontal structures.
