| gingival sulcus | The space between the surface of the tooth and the free gingiva. Synonym: sulcus gingivalis, gingival crevice, gingival space, subgingival space. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| gingival tissues | The gum. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gingival zone | That portion of the oral mucosa which surrounds the teeth and is firmly attached to the underlying alveolar bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Gingival-Periodontal Index | An index of gingivitis, gingival irritation, and advanced periodontal disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingivectomy | Surgical excision of the gingiva at the level of its attachment, thus creating new marginal gingiva. This procedure is used to eliminate gingival or periodontal pockets or to provide an approach for extensive surgical interventions, and to gain access necessary to remove calculus within the pocket. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gingivitis | <pathology> Inflammation of the gingivae. Gingivitis associated with bony changes is referred to as periodontitis. Synonym: oulitis, ulitis. (18 Nov 1997) |
| gingivitis, necrotizing ulcerative | An acute or chronic gingival infection characterised by redness and swelling, necrosis extending from the interdental papillae along the gingival margins, pain, haemorrhage, necrotic odour, and often a pseudomembrane. The condition may extend to the oral mucosa, tongue, palate, or pharynx. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gingivo- | The gingivae, the gums of the mouth. Origin: L. Gingiva (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingivo-osseous | Referring to the gingiva and its underlying bone. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingivoaxial | Pertaining to the line angle formed by the gingival and axial walls of a cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingivobuccal groove | The upper and lower half of the buccal vestibule on each side. Synonym: alveolobuccal sulcus, gingivobuccal groove, gingivobuccal sulcus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingivobuccal sulcus | The upper and lower half of the buccal vestibule on each side. Synonym: alveolobuccal sulcus, gingivobuccal groove, gingivobuccal sulcus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingivodental ligament | <anatomy> Fibrous connective tissue surrounding the root of a tooth that separates it from and attaches it to the alveolar bone. (12 Dec 1998) |
| gingivoglossitis | Inflammation of both the tongue and gingival tissues. See: stomatitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| gingivolabial | Referring to the line angle formed by the junction of the gingival and labial walls of a (class III or IV) cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |