Korff fibers

Korff fibers are a collective name for a group of fibers that appear in the periodontium of the tooth under the influence of thermal effects on the dental system, traumatic injury or prolonged atrophy of the alveolar process. These fibers are named after the Dutch anatomist William Korff, who described them in 1796 in his work Systema periodonticum.

What do Korff fibers look like? These are thin elastic fibers located in the form of bundles or threads in the gingival and marginal periodontium. Depending on the cause of their occurrence, they can be located singly or in the form of tightly interconnected bundles, resembling an internal or external group of cohesive collagen fibers.

Where do they come from? Korffa fibers usually result from long-term exposure to periodontal tissues, for example: - Physical factors such as long-term use of bone instruments and staples; - Chemical factors such as acids or mechanical