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What is gingiva?

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∙ 16y ago
Updated: 11/15/2022

The gingiva is the part of oral mucosa that covers the alveolar processes of jaws and surrounds the neck of the teeth.

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What is another term for unattached gingiva?

free gingiva


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gingiva (gums)


What is gengive?

Gingiva is the plural word for the Italian word gingiva. It means the gum or gingiva. Gingivitis is a common word that mean inflammation of the gums.


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Width of attached gingiva increases with age.


The mucogingival line marks the junction between the?

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After examination of the reddened areas of his gums, or gingiva, the dentist informed him of the diagnosis of gingivitis.


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What is the gingiva that extends from the base of the sulcus to the mucogingival junction?

Attached gingiva extends from the base of the sulcus to the mucogingival junction.


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gingiva


What is another word for gums?

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