Gingival
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Gingival
Gingival (pronunciation: /dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvəl/), derived from the Latin word gingiva meaning gum, is a term related to the gums, the soft tissue that covers the necks of the teeth and the alveolar parts of the jaws.
Etymology
The term gingival is derived from the Latin word gingiva, which means gum. It is used in various medical terminologies related to the oral cavity.
Related Terms
- Gingivitis: This is a common form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of the part of your gum around the base of your teeth.
- Gingival recession: This is a condition in which the margins of the gum tissue that surround the teeth wear away, or pull back, exposing more of the tooth, or the tooth's root.
- Gingival hyperplasia: This is a medical condition characterized by an overgrowth of the gums that is most commonly associated with specific medication use.
- Gingival sulcus: This is a natural space or pocket between the tooth and the surrounding gum tissue.
- Gingival flap surgery: This is a procedure in which the gums are separated from the teeth and folded back temporarily to allow a dentist to reach the root of the tooth and the bone.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gingival
- Wikipedia's article - Gingival
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