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What is the function of gingival fibers in relation to the tooth?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of cells are responsible for communication with the immune system in the gingiva?
What is the function of gingival fibers related to the epithelial seal?
What is the function of gingival fibers related to the epithelial seal?
In which layer of the gingival epithelium are Merkel cells usually found?
In which layer of the gingival epithelium are Merkel cells usually found?
What is the function of semicircular fibers in the gingiva?
What is the function of semicircular fibers in the gingiva?
Which cells are derived from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in the gingival connective tissue?
Which cells are derived from undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in the gingival connective tissue?
What do mast cells produce in the gingival connective tissue?
What do mast cells produce in the gingival connective tissue?
Which of the following is a source of blood supply to the gingiva?
Which of the following is a source of blood supply to the gingiva?
What is a characteristic feature of fibroblasts in the gingival connective tissue?
What is a characteristic feature of fibroblasts in the gingival connective tissue?
Which type of cells play a vital role in the development, maintenance, and repair of the gingival connective tissue?
Which type of cells play a vital role in the development, maintenance, and repair of the gingival connective tissue?
What is the primary function of the dentogingival group of gingival fibers?
What is the primary function of the dentogingival group of gingival fibers?
Which group of gingival fibers surrounds the teeth in a ring-like fashion?
Which group of gingival fibers surrounds the teeth in a ring-like fashion?
What is the primary function of the transseptal fibers?
What is the primary function of the transseptal fibers?
Which group of gingival fibers arises from the alveolar crest and inserts coronally into the lamina propria of the gingiva?
Which group of gingival fibers arises from the alveolar crest and inserts coronally into the lamina propria of the gingiva?
What is the primary function of the dentoperiosteal group of gingival fibers?
What is the primary function of the dentoperiosteal group of gingival fibers?
Which of the following gingival fiber groups is responsible for maintaining the contour of the marginal gingiva?
Which of the following gingival fiber groups is responsible for maintaining the contour of the marginal gingiva?
