Oral histology and anatomy: transseptal fibres: practice question

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Dentistry · Oral histology and anatomy: transseptal fibres

Sample item

Which gingival fibre group passes from the cementum of one tooth over the interdental septum, above the bone crest, to the cementum of the adjacent tooth?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Transseptal fibres

Transseptal fibres run between adjacent teeth above the alveolar crest and help keep neighbouring teeth in contact. They are among the fibres implicated in relapse after orthodontic rotation of teeth.

Option by option

  • A. Alveologingival fibres

    Alveologingival fibres run from the bone crest into the gingiva.

  • B. Circular fibres

    Circular fibres encircle the tooth in the free gingiva.

  • C. Transseptal fibres (correct)

    Correct. Transseptal fibres link neighbouring teeth over the crest.

  • D. Dentogingival fibres

    Dentogingival fibres run from cementum into the free and attached gingiva.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is C, Transseptal fibres. Transseptal fibres run between adjacent teeth above the alveolar crest and help keep neighbouring teeth in contact.

Why is "Alveologingival fibres" not the answer?

Alveologingival fibres run from the bone crest into the gingiva.

Why is "Circular fibres" not the answer?

Circular fibres encircle the tooth in the free gingiva.

Why is "Dentogingival fibres" not the answer?

Dentogingival fibres run from cementum into the free and attached gingiva.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oral histology and anatomy: transseptal fibres in Dentistry. They are among the fibres implicated in relapse after orthodontic rotation of teeth.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Oral histology and anatomy: transseptal fibres?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.