Definition of gingival. Meaning of gingival. Synonyms of gingival

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Definition of gingival

Gingival
Gingival Gin"gi*val, a. [L. gingiva the gum.] Of or pertaining to the gums. --Holder.

Meaning of gingival from wikipedia

- marginal gingiva is stabilized by the gingival fibers that have no bony support. The gingival margin, or free gingival crest, at the most superficial part...
- Gingival enlargement is an increase in the size of the gingiva (gums). It is a common feature of gingival disease. Gingival enlargement can be caused...
- Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction...
- The gingival sulcus is an area of potential space between a tooth and the surrounding gingival tissue and is lined by sulcular epithelium. The depth of...
- systemic factors Gingival diseases modified by medications Gingival diseases modified by malnutrition Non-plaque-induced gingival lesions Gingival diseases of...
- The free gingival margin is the interface between the sulcular epithelium and the epithelium of the oral cavity. This interface exists at the most coronal...
- Gummy smile, also known as excessive gingival display, is a smile that shows gum under the upper lip. It is a common clinical condition, which can be caused...
- Gingival grafting, also called gum grafting or periodontal plastic surgery, is a generic term for the performance of any of a number of periodontal surgical...
- Gingival cyst, also known as Epstein's pearl, is a type of cysts of the jaws that originates from the dental lamina and is found in the mouth parts. It...
- of the gingival sulcus near the point at which the gingival tissue contacts the tooth. The interface between a tooth and the surrounding gingival tissue...