Cementum attaches the tooth to the bone by tiny fibers called ____________________ .

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Cementum attaches the tooth to the bone by tiny fibers called Sharpey's fibers. These extend from the surrounding periodontal ligament into the cementum.

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