Sharpey's Fibers Can Be Found in All of the Following

Question

Sharpey's fibers can be found in all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A) Alveolar bone
B) Dentin
C) Cementum
D) Periodontal ligament
E) They are in all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Sharpey's fibers do not embed in dentin.All fibers embedded in the cementum are known as Sharpey's fibers.These collagenous fibers extend from the cementum to the papillary area of the gingiva in small bundles.Groups of Sharpey's fibers travel in multiple directions: some curve toward the mucosa of the free gingiva;others pass directly across the cementum to the gingiva;others pass from the cementum over the alveolar crest.