NOUN
- the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth
How To Use gingiva In A Sentence
- Results of their study with a small number of patients showed that the gingiva substitute was "promising" and supported the need to carry out a larger patient study in the future. PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories
- It is a variation of growth and development and can affect a person's bite, ability to clean teeth properly, gingival health, jaw growth, speech development, and appearance.
- Gingival ulceration in herpetic stomatitis is common and is associated with mouth ulcers elsewhere and fever
- Pregnant women should be evaluated for cavities, poor oral hygiene, inflamed gingiva, and loose teeth, as well as frequency of sugar consumption.
- The gingiva detaches from the tooth, the periodontal membrane and alveolar bone are damaged, and an abnormal gap develops between the tooth and gum.
- The incisors seem to fly right on in once the gingiva is exposed like that. Eruption Hematoma (gums turning blue?)
- Pregnancy may cause a localised swelling of the gingival papillae, which may bleed or ulcerate.
- Lesions of the oral mucosa may be seen on the gingiva, buccal mucosa, palate, tongue, and lips.
- Anesthetise the palatine mucous membrane, 1 cm from the gingival margin. Chapter 6
- Before extraction of the tooth, the gingival form and bony architecture must be evaluated.
