what are gingival fibres attached too
These fibers, unlike the fibers of the periodontal ligament, in general, attach the tooth to the gingival tissue, rather than the tooth to the alveolar bone. fibers that extend towards the crest of the gingiva. 2  fibers that extend laterally to the outer surface of the gingiva and. 3  fibers that extend outward, past the height of the alveolar crest, and then downward along the cortex of the alveolar bone.