Gingival Fibers Classification
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Where do the gingival fibers of the dentoperiosteal group extend from and to?

  • Cementum over the bone crest to the periosteum of alveolar bone (correct)
  • Cervical cementum to the lamina propria
  • From the cementum to the alveolar bone
  • Alveolar crest to the lamina propria
  • Which group of gingival fibers encircles the tooth without being attached to the cementum or alveolar bone?

  • Dentogingival group
  • Dentoperiosteal group
  • Circular group (correct)
  • Alveologingival group
  • What is unique about the palatine gingiva compared to other types of gingiva described?

  • Directly attached to the periosteum
  • Presence of mucogingival junction
  • Contains pure mucous glands
  • No submucosa (correct)
  • What is the composition of the Median palatine raphe?

    <p>Dense connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the fatty zone in the antro-lateral area play?

    <p>Acts as a cushion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are pure mucous glands located in relation to the postero-lateral area?

    <p>Contained in the submucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the palate consists of a series of elevations that do not cross the midline?

    <p>&quot;Palatine Rugae&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Median palatine raphe" extends from which structure posteriorly?

    <p>&quot;Palatine papilla (incisive)&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Alveologingival group" of gingival fibers extends from where to where?

    <p>&quot;Alveolar crest to the lamina propria&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of gingival fibers extends from the cementum, then goes over the bone crest and inclines apically between the periosteum of alveolar bone?

    <p>Dentoperiosteal group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique feature of the Circular group of gingival fibers?

    <p>It encircles the tooth without being attached to the cementum or alveolar bone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of Palatine Rugae as described in the text?

    <p>Consists of series of elevations without crossing the midline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing characteristic of the antro-lateral area (fatty zone) of the palate?

    <p>Acts as a cushion due to divided compartments with fat cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of the palate contains bands of fibrous connective tissue dividing the submucosa into compartments with fat cells?

    <p>Antro-lateral area (fatty zone)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can we find pure mucous glands according to the text?

    <p>Postero-lateral area (glandular zone)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of gingival fibers mainly extends from cervical cementum to the lamina propria?

    <p>Dentogingival group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the Median palatine raphe in terms of structure?

    <p>Palatine papilla (incisive) is pear-shaped and formed of dense C.T.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Palatine gingiva lack when compared to other types described?

    <p>Mucogingival junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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