Types of Gingival Fibers Function

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What is the function of gingival fibers in relation to the tooth?

Synthesize melanin

Act as antigen-presenting cells

Stabilize the attached gingiva to the alveolar process (correct)

Provide color to the gingiva

Which type of collagen fibers are commonly found in the gingiva?

Type IV (correct)

Type VI

Type IX

Type II

What is the main component of human gingival connective tissue by volume?

Matrix

Collagen fibers (correct)

Nerves

Vessels

Which type of cells are responsible for communication with the immune system in the gingiva?

Langerhans cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of gingival fibers related to the epithelial seal?

Maintain the epithelial seal to the tooth Signup and view all the answers

In which layer of the gingival epithelium are Merkel cells usually found?

Stratum basale Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of semicircular fibers in the gingiva?

Attach at the proximal surface of a tooth and go around the facial or lingual marginal gingiva Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are derived from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in the gingival connective tissue?

Fibroblasts Signup and view all the answers

What do mast cells produce in the gingival connective tissue?

Heparin and Histamine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a source of blood supply to the gingiva?

Supraperiosteal arterioles Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of fibroblasts in the gingival connective tissue?

Prominent golgi apparatus and rough endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells play a vital role in the development, maintenance, and repair of the gingival connective tissue?

Fibroblasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the dentogingival group of gingival fibers?

To provide gingival support Signup and view all the answers

Which group of gingival fibers surrounds the teeth in a ring-like fashion?

Circular group Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the transseptal fibers?

To help maintain the relationship of adjacent teeth and protect interproximal bone Signup and view all the answers

Which group of gingival fibers arises from the alveolar crest and inserts coronally into the lamina propria of the gingiva?

Alveologingival group Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the dentoperiosteal group of gingival fibers?

To anchor the tooth to the bone and protect the periodontal ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gingival fiber groups is responsible for maintaining the contour of the marginal gingiva?