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Gingiva — Gums redirects here. For other uses, see Gum (disambiguation). Gingiva Cross section of a tooth with visible gums, or gingiva Gray s … Wikipedia
gingiva — The dense fibrous tissue and overlying mucous membrane, which envelop the alveolar processes of the upper and lower jaws and surrounds the necks of the teeth. SYN: gum (2) . [L.] alveolar g. gingival tissue applied to the alveolar … Medical dictionary
cemental gingiva — the portion of the attached gingiva adherent to the cementum … Medical dictionary
Mucogingival junction — A mucogingival junction is an anatomical feature found on the intraoral mucosa. The mucosa of the cheeks and floor of the mouth are freely moveable and fragile, whereas the mucosa around the teeth and on the palate are firm and keratinized. Where … Wikipedia
flap — 1. Tissue for transplantation, vascularized by a pedicle; f.. SEE ALSO: local f., distant f.. 2. An uncontrolled movement, as of the hands. See asterixis. [M.E. flappe] Abbe f. middle portion of the lower lip transferred into the upper lip and … Medical dictionary
Gingival fibers — The gingival fibers are the connective tissue fibers that attach a tooth to the gingival tissue. [Carranza s Clinical Periodontoloty, 9th Ed., W.B. Saunders, 2002, page 26.] They are primarily composed to type I collagen, although type III fibers … Wikipedia
Gingival and periodontal pocket — A periodontal pocket is a dental term indicating the presence of an abnormally deepened gingival sulcus as it contacts a tooth.The tooth/gingiva interfaceContrary to what may be perceived by most people, the interface between a tooth and the… … Wikipedia
Gingivitis — Gum disease with inflammation of the gums. On inspection, the gums will appear red and puffy, and will usually bleed during tooth brushing or dental examination. Treatment is by improved cleaning, with more frequent and longer brushing and… … Medical dictionary
PMA — index of prevalence and severity of gingivitis, where P = papillary gingiva, M = marginal gingiva, and A = attached gingiva; papillary, marginal, attached [gingiva]; para methoxyamphetamine; Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association;… … Medical dictionary
PMA — • index of prevalence and severity of gingivitis, where P = papillary gingiva, M = marginal gingiva, and A = attached gingiva; • papillary, marginal, attached [gingiva]; • para methoxyamphetamine; • Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association; •… … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
