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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Gingiva fibers are known as:

Strippling fibers
Supracrestal connective tissue fibers
Strippling supracrestal connective tissue
Epithelium fibers

Explanation

Answer: B - Gingiva fibers are known as supracrestal connective tissue fibers. These fibers are composed of type I collagen. The fibers attach the gingiva to the tooth and the alveolar bone. The fibers run parallel the periodontal ligament.

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