Gingival Anatomy

Two types of soft tissue exist in the oral cavity keratinized gingiva b and non keratinized mucosa c. Gingival disease any disease of the gingivae such as gingivitis.

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In gingival health the gingival crevice is termed a sulcus.

Gingival anatomy. Keratinized gingiva is a thicker more robust tissue and protects teeth from abrasion. Gingival pigmentation occurs as a diffuse deep purplish discoloration or as irregularly shaped brown and light brown patches. The plaque induced diseases may be associated with endocrine changes medications systemic disease or malnutrition.

This article will highlight the two main types of gingiva the histological composition of the gingiva and the main pathological transformation of the gingival tissues. Once inflamed it is termed a pocket. Gingival connective tissue aka lamina propria consists of papillary layer subadjacent to epithelium and interdigitates w rete pegs and reticular layer contiguous w periosteum.

It also resists inflammation and its deleterious effects on the periodontium. They consist of mucosal tissue that covers the alveolar processes of the maxilla and mandible and finish at the neck of each tooth. Gingival crevice the gingival crevice is the space between the free gingiva and the tooth surface and is lined by nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.

Review of gingival anatomy. Introduction gingival unit anatomy anatomy histology of the gingival unit and basic oral hygiene continuing education course will examine the characteristics of the gingival unit and discuss basic recommendations necessary for achieving and maintaining the health of the gingiva. The american academy of periodontology classifies gingival disease as a major group of periodontal diseases and distinguishes two main subgroups those gingival diseases induced by dental plaque and those attributed to other causes.

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