Sharpeysvezels
Sharpey's fibers are bundles of collagen fibers that anchor connective tissue to bone. They are primarily composed of type I collagen and are named after the 19th‑century anatomist William Sharpey. In dentistry, the term refers to the terminal portions of periodontal ligament fibers that insert into the cementum of the tooth root and into the surrounding alveolar bone, forming a key part of the tooth’s attachment apparatus.
Anatomy and location: Sharpey’s fibers extend from fibroblasts within the periodontal ligament and insert obliquely into
Function: The primary role of Sharpey’s fibers is anchorage. By securing the tooth to the alveolar bone
Clinical relevance: Destruction or remodeling of Sharpey’s fibers occurs in periodontal disease and other conditions affecting