Gingival Basics
This tissue surrounds the roots of the teeth, alveolar bone, and underlying connective tissue.
What is gingiva?
This is the space between the free gingiva and the tooth.
What is the gingival sulcus?
In the anterior region, the papilla typically has this shape.
What is pointed or pyramidal? What is knife-edge?
This type of epithelium forms the junctional epithelium.
What is non-keratinized stratified squamous?
This is where attached gingiva meets alveolar mucosa.
What is the mucogingival junction?
This type of gingiva is not attached to the tooth or alveolar bone in health.
What is marginal gingiva or free gingiva?
In health, the gingival sulcus typically measures this depth.
What is 1-3 mm?
In the posterior region, the papilla typically has this shape.
What is flatter?
The primary function of the junctional epithelium is to form this.
What is biological seal?
The MGJ is visible on the facial of both arches and this lingual arch.
What is the mandibular arch?
This structure connects the free gingiva to the tooth on the inside.
What is the Junctional Epithelium?
This fluid seeps from connective tissue into the sulcus or pocket.
What is crevicular fluid?
Two papilla (facial and lingual) are connected by this structure.
What is col?
What tissue does the junctional epithelium attach directly to?
What is tooth structure?
The MGJ is NOT present on this surface.
What is the palate?
This groove marks the boundary between free gingiva and attached gingiva.
What is the free gingival groove?
This gingival structure fills the space between adjacent teeth.
What is interdental papilla?
Interdental gingiva occupies this area when teeth are in contact.
What is the interproximal area?
The JE protects underlying tissues from these harmful agents.
What are bacteria and plaque?
This tissue is movable and loosely attached to underlying bone.
What is alveolar mucosa?
This type of gingiva is firmly bound to the underlying tissue.
What is attached gingiva?
This part of the interdental gingiva is considered part of the free gingiva.
What is the tip of the papilla?
This condition is necessary for the papilla to fully occupy the space between teeth.
What is adjacent teeth in contact?
The JE acts as this type of barrier for periodontal tissues.
What is physical barrier?
This type of gingiva is firm and immobile compared to alveolar mucosa.
What is attached gingiva?