NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of joint hold your teeth in place?
A
cartilaginous joint
B
flexible joint
C
fibrous joint
D
synovial joint
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A gomphosis is a fibrous joint that binds the teeth to bony sockets in the bones of the maxilla mandible.

Detailed explanation-2: -The teeth are anchored into their sockets within the bony jaws by the periodontal ligaments. This is a gomphosis type of fibrous joint.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fibrous joints are where adjacent bones are strongly united by fibrous connective tissue. The gap filled by connective tissue may be narrow or wide.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fibrous joints are a type of joint where the bones are joined by strong fibrous tissue rich in collagen. These joints allow for very little movement (if any) and are often referred to as synarthroses.

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