Which of the following statements pertains to the function of the periodontal ligament fibers?
A) They support and give contour to the attached gingiva.
B) They transmit occlusal forces to the bone.
C) They protect the interproximal bone from inflammation.
D) They anchor the tooth to the gingival tissues.
E) They attach the gingiva to the alveolar bone.
B
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