Periodontal Ligament Fibers That Extend from the Tooth to the Alveolar

question 13

Multiple Choice

Periodontal ligament fibers that extend from the tooth to the alveolar crest are called

• A) Horizontal
• B) Oblique
• C) Apical
• D) Interradicular
• E) Alveolar crest fibers

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