Fibres which continue from bone to ligament are_______________?

Correct answer: A. Sharpey's fibres

  • A. Sharpey's fibres
  • B. Tome's fibres
  • C. Ray's fibres
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Sharpey’s fibres are the embedded ends of periodontal ligament fibres that extend into cementum and alveolar bone, anchoring the tooth to its socket. Tomes’ fibres are associated with ameloblasts, not ligament attachment.

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