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Mucogingival junction — A mucogingival junction is an anatomical feature found on the intraoral mucosa. The mucosa of the cheeks and floor of the mouth are freely moveable and fragile, whereas the mucosa around the teeth and on the palate are firm and keratinized. Where … Wikipedia
mucogingival — mu·co·gin·gi·val jin jə vəl adj of, relating to, or being the junction between the oral mucosa and the gingiva <the mucogingival line> * * * mu·co·gin·gi·val (mu″ko jinґjĭ vəl) pertaining to the oral mucosa and gingiva, or… … Medical dictionary
mucogingival line — see under junction … Medical dictionary
Gingiva — Gums redirects here. For other uses, see Gum (disambiguation). Gingiva Cross section of a tooth with visible gums, or gingiva Gray s … Wikipedia
Cementum — The cementum is the surface layer of the tooth root (B). Rather than being a passive entity like paint on a wall, cementum is a dynamic entity within the periodontium. It is attached to the alveolar bone (C) by the fibers of the periodontal… … Wikipedia
Gingival and periodontal pocket — A periodontal pocket is a dental term indicating the presence of an abnormally deepened gingival sulcus as it contacts a tooth.The tooth/gingiva interfaceContrary to what may be perceived by most people, the interface between a tooth and the… … Wikipedia
Crown lengthening — Intervention MeSH D016556 … Wikipedia
Mouthwash — This article is about the hygiene product. For the Kate Nash song, see Mouthwash (song). For the ska punk band, see Mouthwash (band). Mouthwash or mouth rinse is a product used to enhance oral hygiene. Some manufacturers of mouthwash claim that… … Wikipedia
Toothbrush — Toothbrushes The toothbrush is an oral hygiene instrument used to clean the teeth and gums that consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles mounted on a handle, which facilitates the cleansing of hard to reach areas of the mouth. Toothpaste … Wikipedia
Palatine uvula — See also: Uvula of cerebellum and Uvula of urinary bladder Uvula Uvula s location in the human mouth Latin uvula palatina … Wikipedia
