| gingival g.’s |
glandlike infoldings of epithelium at the junction of gingiva and tooth.
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| gingival g., free |
a shallow groove on the facial surface of the gingiva, running parallel to the margin of the gingiva at a distance of 0.5 to 1.5 mm, and usually at the level of, or somewhat apical to, the bottom of the gingival sulcus.
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| gingiva |
the soft tissue surrounding the tooth.
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| gingivectomy |
the removal of the soft tissue surrounding the tooth. Typically used in treatment of periodontal disease and cosmetic dentistry.
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| gingivitis |
inflamed and swollen gum tissue most commonly caused by plaque. If left untreated, may lead to periodontitis.
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