• The gingiva is divided anatomically into marginal, attached and interdental areas. (wikidoc.org)
  • The interdental gingiva occupies the gingival embrasure , which is the interproximal space beneath the area of tooth contact. (wikidoc.org)
  • The interdental gingiva can be pyramidal or have a " col " shape. (wikidoc.org)
  • Healthy gingiva fills and fits each interdental space, unlike the swollen gingiva papilla seen in gingivitis or the empty interdental embrasure seen in periodontal disease. (wikidoc.org)
  • DIFFUSE GINGIVITIS- It affects the gingival margin, interdental papillae and attached gingiva. (dentalbooks.in)
  • we should not make quick snapping of the floss once it reaches the contact area because it may create a proximal groove in the gingiva and may injure the interdental gingiva. (meyarn.dk)
  • He described two regions in the periodontium: the zone of irritation (marginal and interdental gingiva and gingival and transeptal fibers) and the zone of codestruction (periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, cementum, transeptal and alveolar crest fibers). (5y1.org)
  • The periodontium is composed of alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum and gingiva. (wikipedia.org)
  • HA is located in periodontal tissues in differing amounts, including non‑mineralized tissues, such as gingiva and periodontal ligament, and lower levels located in mineralized tissues, such as cementum and alveolar bone. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The root of the tooth is held in place by the peridodontium, which is composed of the periodontal ligament, cementum and gingiva (gum). (kenhub.com)
  • Unlike plaque-induced inflammation it is a dusky red colour and extends beyond the marginal gingiva, often to the full width of the attached gingiva and sometimes onto the alveolar mucosa. (intelligentdental.com)
  • The oral cavity includes the lips (vermillion and labial mucosa), buccal mucosa, floor of the mouth, tongue, hard and soft palate, gingivae, retromolar trigone and teeth. (medscape.com)
  • The facial aspect of the attached gingiva extends to the relatively loose and movable alveolar mucosa, from which it is demarcated by the mucogingival junction . (wikidoc.org)
  • Once attached gingiva is removed the remaining alveolar mucosa is easily elevated exposing the juga. (dvm360.com)
  • This is the tissue with which the attached gingiva joins the mucosa of the lips and cheeks. (steptohealth.com)
  • gingiva, 55 for the fixed gingiva and 57 for the alveolar mucosa. (beckers.si)
  • PG preferentially affects the gingiva, but may also occur on the lips, tongue, oral mucosa and palate. (forestbpms.co)
  • Generally all gingival diseases share common features such as signs and symptoms being restricted to gingiva, clinically detectable inflammation, and the potential for the gum tissues to return to a state of health once the cause is removed, without irreversible loss of attachment of the teeth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Non-plaque-induced gingival disease is an inflammation of the gingiva that does not result from dental plaque, but from other gingival diseases caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, or genetic sources. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many other potentially serious conditions (congenital or acquired, and a number of genetic syndromes) may feature inflammation or lesions of the gingiva and these must always be considered within the differential diagnosis. (bmj.com)
  • gingiva ), or gums , consists of the mucosal tissue that lies over the alveolar bone . (wikidoc.org)
  • Different authors have reported a relationship between the inflammatory state of the marginal soft tissue and the amount of keratinized soft tissue, demonstrating the need of a minimum quantity of such tissue to permit a proper plaque control [ 2 , 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • In addition, patients' aesthetic concerns, and their perception, have currently increased, and different surgical techniques have been developed to reach root coverage (complete when is possible) and to increase keratinized marginal soft tissue [ 4 - 7 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Different studies have demonstrated how the addition of a CTG to a coronally advanced flap (called "bilaminar technique") may act as a flap stabilizer thickening of the marginal soft tissue, resulting in a more predictable and stable result of root coverage especially in the long-term follow-up [ 16 , 17 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Over a follow-up period of 3 years, this technique has demonstrated to be effective in reaching a good root coverage, a marginal soft tissue stability and an increased connective volume. (hindawi.com)
  • The treatment plane was aimed at partial root coverage and marginal soft tissue augmentation. (hindawi.com)
  • instructions included modified Bass technique with soft brushes, in order not to damage soft marginal tissue. (hindawi.com)
  • Gingiva are part of the soft tissue lining of the mouth. (wikidoc.org)
  • Compared with the soft tissue linings of the lips and cheeks, most of the gingiva are tightly bound to the underlying bone and are designed to resist the friction of food passing over them. (wikidoc.org)
  • The attached gingiva is the area of gingival tissue that covers the root portion of the teeth. (steptohealth.com)
  • According to the Journal of American Dental Association , our mouth has two types of pink tissue called gingiva, commonly known as gums. (dentalcenter.com)
  • Dental positions which may cause a gingival recession in the incisors are modified, as well as muscles and soft tissue, in region, once the gingiva accompanies bone support order to prevent extractions (FRÄNKEL et al. (bvsalud.org)
  • Afterwards, the gingiva should be contoured and scraped to remove residual tissue tags. (dentalreach.today)
  • Friedman 8 stated that "inadequate" zone of gingiva would facilitate subgingival plaque formation because of improper pocket closure resulting from the movability of the marginal tissue. (allenpress.com)
  • Findings reported from controlled clinical trials demonstrated that it is possible to maintain clinically healthy marginal tissue even in areas with less than 1 mm of keratinized tissue. (allenpress.com)
  • The marginal gingiva is the terminal edge of gingiva surrounding the teeth in collar like fashion. (wikidoc.org)
  • One is an attached gingiva (gum) that's thick and all pink in color and attached to the bone that holds your teeth. (dentalcenter.com)
  • 15 Therefore, a wider zone of attached gingiva is needed around teeth that serve as abutments for fixed or removable partial dentures. (allenpress.com)
  • Gingiva is the technical word for gums, and marginal gingiva refers to that portion of the gum that rests directly against the teeth. (dentalgroupnews.com)
  • When calculus attaches to the teeth, the gums (marginal gingival) cannot be in the tooth's normal close relationship. (dentalgroupnews.com)
  • Improve Your Smile, GOOD BYE 'GUMMY SMILE' We can reshape your gums to improve the appearance of your smile by removing excess gum tissues(Free Gingiva) that gives you "Gummy Smile" or make your teeth appear irregular in size or shape. (woodside-dental.com)
  • The entire gingiva is edematous, it bleeds easily, and periodontal pockets start to form. (vin.com)
  • Healthy gingiva has a smooth arcuate or scalloped appearance around each tooth. (wikidoc.org)
  • A gingiva that makes the collar of the tooth is called marginal gingiva, which is a continuation of the attached gingiva. (dentalcenter.com)
  • When gums recede, marginal gingiva is pulled back from the tooth. (dentalcenter.com)
  • ocy;thbrushing methоd in which the bristle heаd is initiаlly directed аt 45 degrees towards the facial and lingual tooth surfaces, and the row of bristles nearest the marginal gingiva are directed into the sulcus and then vibrated back and forth. (buzzfolder.com)
  • The V3 Tab-Matrix has a pronounced marginal ridge for natural anatomy and pronounced curvature on the horizontal plane, which means more curvature remains as the matrix wraps around tooth. (ultradent.com)
  • More specifically, a gingival abscess is an infection of the marginal gingiva, which is the part that surrounds each tooth like a collar. (westervilledental.com)
  • This curves the floss at the base of the tooth and form a C-shape and is now slipped gently under the marginal gingiva. (meyarn.dk)
  • Bone removal should start at the marginal bone and move apically. (dvm360.com)
  • Ulcerations, which are pathognomonic, are present on the dental papillae and marginal gingiva. (merckmanuals.com)
  • You are able to see the marginal redness and hypertrophy of the gingivae. (cdc.gov)
  • Gingival biopsies from marginal and attached gingiva were obtained, prepared, and mounted on slides. (bvsalud.org)
  • A 1 mm concavity for the base of the pontic, further apical to the maximal curvature of the adjacent marginal gingiva, is developed. (intelligentdental.com)
  • It extends from the free gingival ridge to the attached gingiva. (steptohealth.com)
  • With its advanced anatomical features like the marginal ridge, vertical contour, and shaped gingival apron, the Tab-Matrix is easy on the gingival margin, making it more kind to tissues and ultimately to the patient. (ultradent.com)
  • Make small adjustments to ensure the matrix band is at the right height to get maximum benefit from the contour, particularly the rolled marginal ridge, as seen in this cross-section. (ultradent.com)
  • The retraction paste dispenses easily using common composite dispensers and effectively deflects marginal gingiva. (lumiere32.sg)
  • In cats these species are also found in healthy gingiva. (vin.com)
  • Healthy gingiva is usually coral pink, but may contain physiologic pigmentation. (wikidoc.org)
  • Healthy gingiva usually has a colour that has been described as "coral pink. (wikidoc.org)
  • Healthy gingiva has a firm texture that is resistant to movement, and the surface texture often exhibits surface stippling . (wikidoc.org)
  • The normal appearance of a healthy gingiva is pale pink and with a dotted texture, resembling the skin of an orange somewhat. (steptohealth.com)
  • The marginal gingiva is supported and stabilized by the gingival fibers . (wikidoc.org)
  • In about 50% of individuals, it is demarcated from the adjacent, attached gingiva by a shallow linear depression, the free gingival groove. (wikidoc.org)
  • SCANAVINI et lack of stability of the marginal gingiva of this al. (bvsalud.org)
  • Because the color of gingiva varies due to racial pigmentation, uniformity of colour is more important than the underlying color itself. (wikidoc.org)
  • Dette indikerer at retraksjoner opptrer hyppig i en populasjon med god oral hygiene (2). (tannlegetidende.no)
  • KTW measured from the marginal gingiva to the MGJRD measured from the CEJ to the most apical point of the free margin. (who.int)
  • Gingivale retraksjoner kan defineres som en apikal forskyvning av margo gingiva fra en normal posisjon på tannkronen til et nivå apikalt for emalje-sementgrensen med blottleggelse av rotoverflaten (1). (tannlegetidende.no)
  • Although the text book color of gingiva is "coral pink", normal racial pigmentation makes the gingiva appear darker. (wikidoc.org)
  • Attached gingiva may present with surface stippling . (wikidoc.org)
  • The present investigation was undertaken on rats to demonstrate the structural changes that took place after the exposure of the gingiva to a dental visible light curing unit. (who.int)