Sharpey's fibers



Sharpey fibers are bundles of collagen fibers passing through the periodontal fissure. This arrangement is called a 'functional arrangement.
 * Gingival - they attach to the loose gingiva. It forms the so-called circular ligament, which we disrupt before tooth extraction.
 * Transseptal - connect adjacent teeth in a row. When the alveolar process decreases, these fibers increase.
 * Crest - they come from the crest of the alveolus to the neck area of the cementu. It works against pull forces.
 * Horizontal - support previous threads.
 * Slanted - capture the main part of the occlusal load on the tooth. It works against 'pressure forces.
 * Apical - lead from the apex of the tooth to the bottom of the tooth bed.

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