Gingival Fiber Groups

Question 1

Gingival fiber groups connect….

Answer 1

Bone to gingiva

Question 2

What are the gingival fiber groups?

Answer 2

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1. Alveologingival group
2. Dentogingival group
3. Circulargingival group
4. Dentoperiosteal group

Question 3

Describe the location of dentogingival fibers

Answer 3

Extends from the cervical cementum upward to the lamina propria of both the free and attached gingiva

Question 4

What is the primary function of the dentogingival group?

Answer 4

Support the gingiva

Question 5

Describe the location of the alveologingival fibers

Answer 5

Extend upward from the bone of the alveolar crest into the lamina propria of the free and attached gingiva

Question 6

What is the primary function of the alveologingival fibers?

Answer 6

Attach the gingiva

Question 7

Describe the location of the circulargingival fibers

Answer 7

• small group
• forms a band around the neck of the tooth
• fibers are interlaced by other groups of fibers in the free gingiva

Question 8

What is the primary function of the circulargingival fibers?

Answer 8

Help bind the free gingiva to the tooth

Question 9

Describe the location of dentoperiosteal fibers

Answer 9

Run downward from the cervical cementum of the tooth, over the periosteum of the outer cortical plate of the alveolar process, and insert into the alveolar process

Question 10

What is the primary function of dentoperiosteal fibers?

Answer 10

Support the tooth and gingiva