The gingival transseptal fibers extend from the cementum of one tooth to the alveolar process of adjacent teeth.The oblique gingival fibers are circular bands of connective tissue that surround teeth.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
C) The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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The gingival transseptal fibers extend from the cementum of one tooth to the cementum of an adjacent tooth.Oblique fibers,not gingival in nature but periodontal,run obliquely from the cementum to bone.Note that gingival fibers attach the gingiva to the tooth while periodontal fibers attach the alveolar bone to the cementum.The circular bands of connective tissue referred to in the question are gingival fibers often called the circular fibers.

The Gingival Transseptal Fibers Extend from the Cementum of One