mucogingival tissue

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• 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

• mucogingival junction — a sharply scalloped, generally indistinct line running parallel with the free gingival margin, separating the gingival tissue from that of the oral mucosa; visible under the microscope. Called also mucogingival line …   Medical dictionary

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• 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

• Cementum — The cementum is the surface layer of the tooth root (B). Rather than being a passive entity like paint on a wall, cementum is a dynamic entity within the periodontium. It is attached to the alveolar bone (C) by the fibers of the periodontal… …   Wikipedia

• Gingival graft — Intervention ICD 9 CM 24.2 24.3 A gingival graft (also called gum graft or periodontal plastic sur …   Wikipedia

• Gingivitis — Classification and external resources Severe gingivitis before (top) and after (bottom) a thorough mechanical debridement of the teeth and adjacent gum tissues. ICD 10 …   Wikipedia

• Chronic periodontitis — is a common disease of the oral cavity consisting of chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues that is caused by accumulation of profuse amounts of dental plaque. Chronic periodontitis Classification and external resources ICD 10 K05.3 ICD… …   Wikipedia

• Clinical attachment loss — (CAL) is the predominant clinical manifestation and determinant of periodontal disease. Anatomy of the attachment Teeth are attached to the surrounding and supporting alveolar bone by periodontal ligament (PDL) fibers; these fibers run from the… …   Wikipedia

• Dental floss — is made of either a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic (Teflon or polyethylene) ribbon used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth. The floss is gently inserted between the teeth and scraped along the teeth sides, especially close… …   Wikipedia

• Crown lengthening — Intervention MeSH D016556 …   Wikipedia