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alveolar crestal fiber |
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alveolar crestal fiber, any of the many white, collagenous fibers of the periodontal ligament that extend from the alveolar process to the intermediate plexus, where their terminations mix with those of the cemental fibers. Alveolar fibers surround the tooth and assist in resisting horizontal tooth movements. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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