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Teeth are held in their sockets by a connective tissue called the _______. It is made up of collagen fibres called _________. Choose the correct option to fill in the blanks
Option: 1
Periodontal ligament and sharpey’s fibres
Option: 2
Odontoblast ligaments and Purkinje fibres
Option: 3
Submucosal ligaments and sharpey’s fibres
Option: 4
Peridont ligaments and Brunner’s fibres
Answers (1)
- The teeth are secured in the alveolar processes (sockets) of the maxilla and the mandible.
- Gingivae (commonly called the gums) are soft tissues that line the alveolar processes and surround the necks of the teeth.
- Teeth are also held in their sockets by a connective tissue called the periodontal ligament. It is made up of collagen fibres called Sharpey's fibres.
- Crown is covered by enamel. Enamel is the hardest part of the human body.
- Below the enamel, dentine is present. It is secreted by odontoblast cells.
- Dentine forms the bulk of the teeth.
- Inside the dentin, pulp cavity is present.
- Pulp cavity contains nerves and blood vessels. There are no lymphatic vessels.
Teeth are also held in their sockets by a connective tissue called the periodontal ligament. It is made up of collagen fibres called sharpey’s fibres. Hence, the correct answer is option a.
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