Which of the following fiber groups of the periodontal ligament does not contribute significantly to each tooth's anchorage in the jaws?

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The gingival fiber group does not support the tooth in relationship to the jaws,resisting any forces of mastication or speech; rather,this group supports only the marginal gingiva to maintain the relationship to the tooth.Instead,the interdental and alveodental,which the interradicular fiber group is part of,supports the tooth in relationship to the jaws.

Which of the Following Fiber Groups of the Periodontal Ligament