gingiva

Thân thiện

A dentist examines a patient's healthy gingiva during a routine checkup.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The firm, pink tissue (covered by mucous membrane) that surrounds the bases of the teeth and lines the alveolar ridges of the jaws.

Usage

• The term "gingiva" is a formal, anatomical term used primarily in medical, dental, and scientific contexts. It refers specifically to the gums in the mouth.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Healthy gingiva is firm and pale pink.
  • The dentist examined the patient's gingiva for signs of inflammation.
  • Periodontal disease often begins with an infection of the gingiva.

Advanced Usage

• "Attached gingiva": The part of the gingiva that is tightly bound to the underlying alveolar bone and tooth cementum.
  • The attached gingiva is resistant to the friction of chewing.
• "Free gingiva" (or marginal gingiva): The unattached collar of gingiva surrounding the tooth, forming the gingival sulcus.
  • The free gingiva creates a small space around each tooth.

Variants and Related Words

• Gingival (adj): Pertaining to the gingiva.
  • Gingival health is crucial for overall oral hygiene.
• Gingivitis (n): Inflammation of the gingiva.
  • Bleeding during brushing can be a sign of gingivitis.

Synonyms

• Gum: The common, non-technical term for gingiva.
  • You should brush your teeth and gums twice a day.

Related Phrases

• Gingival recession: A condition where the margin of the gingiva wears away, exposing more of the tooth.
  • Gingival recession can lead to tooth sensitivity.
• Gingival sulcus: The shallow space between the free gingiva and the tooth surface.
  • The dental probe measures the depth of the gingival sulcus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gum