A 43-year-old patient has long failed to consume a sufficient amount of vitamin C, which has led to disturbanc...

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A 43-year-old patient has long failed to consume a sufficient amount of vitamin C, which has led to disturbances in the formation of collagen fibers. Which structure of the tooth-supporting apparatus will be affected first?

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Periodontium (periodontal ligament)

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Gingival epithelium

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Gingival pockets

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Dentin

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Sulcular epithelium

A 43-year-old patient has long failed to consume a sufficient amount of vitamin C, which has led to disturbances in the formation of collagen fibers. Which structure of the tooth-supporting apparatus will be affected first?

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