OST Exam 1: Gingival Fiber Groups (Tyler)

Question 1

List all the fibers that make up the Gingival Fiber Group

Answer 1

1. Circular
2. Dentogingival*
3. Dentoperiosteal*
4. Alveologingival
5. Transseptal fibers*
   * not on implants

Question 2

Function of Circular Fibers

Answer 2

GFG

support & contour to free gingiva

Question 3

Function of Dentogingival Fibers

Answer 3

GFG

support of the gingiva (not on implants)

Question 4

Function of Dentoperiosteal Fibers

Answer 4

GFG

anchors tooth to bone (not on implants)

Question 5

Function of Alveologingival Fibers

Answer 5

GFG

attaches gingiva to alveolar bone

Question 6

Function of Transseptal Fibers

Answer 6

GFG

keep teeth in alignment and protects bone; continuously reform as bone and fibers are destroyed (not on implants)