[The significance of the width of keratinized gingiva for periodontal health].
1982
M Bacic
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D010519
Periodontium
The structures surrounding and supporting the tooth. Periodontium includes the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT.
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D005881
Gingiva
Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH.
Gums,Interdental Papilla,Papilla, Interdental,Gum
D005891
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gum tissue (GINGIVA) without loss of connective tissue.
Gingivitides
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man