gingiva
IPA: gˈɪŋgˈivʌ
noun
- (anatomy) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.
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Examples of "gingiva" in Sentences
- Cats have gingiva and so do cows.
- Plaque may also collect along the gingiva.
- They may remain completely underneath the gingiva.
- Attached gingiva may present with surface stippling.
- The attached gingiva is continuous with the marginal gingiva.
- A healthy gingiva has no clinical separation, fluid or bacteria.
- A gingival disease is a disorder primarily affecting the gingiva.
- Infection and inflammation of the gingiva is common with this condition.
- Following laser depigmentation, the gingiva heals by secondary intention.
- It appears as a bluish swelling on attached gingiva or interdental papilla.
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