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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

 

Gingiva is the oral mucosa surrounding the neck of each tooth forming the gums.

Gingiva is the oral mucosa surrounding the neck of each tooth forming the gums.

==Structure and Function of the Gingiva==

==Structure and Function of the Gingiva==

Gingiva is mucosal tissue over [[Enamel Organ#Alveolar Bone|alveolar bone]]. It has a stratified squamous epithelium, with some keratinisation. It resists friction of food during [[Mastication|mastication]] by being tightly bound to the underlying bone. It recedes with age, exposing the cervical part of the tooth. It is usually salmon pink in healthy animals. A colour change indicates pathology.  

Gingiva is mucosal tissue over [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology#Alveolar Bone|alveolar bone]]. It has a stratified squamous epithelium, with some keratinisation. It resists friction of food during [[Mastication|mastication]] by being tightly bound to the underlying bone. It recedes with age, exposing the cervical part of the tooth. It is usually salmon pink in healthy animals. A colour change indicates pathology.  

 

The '''mucogingival line''' is the junction between the '''attached gingiva''' and '''the free alveolar mucosa'''

The '''mucogingival junction''' is the junction between the '''attached gingiva''' and '''the free alveolar mucosa'''

==Vasculature and Innervation of the Gingiva==

==Vasculature and Innervation of the Gingiva==

===Canine===

===Canine===

Some breeds of dog have dark gums, e.g. chow chow.

Some breeds of dog have dark gums, e.g. chow chow.

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{{Learning

|flashcards = [[Teeth and Gingiva Flashcards]]

|flashcards = [[Teeth and Gingiva Flashcards]]

|powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Histology tutorial on the oral cavity]]

|powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Histology tutorial on the oral cavity]]

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[[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:A&P Done]]

[[Category:Dentistry]]

[[Category:Dental Anatomy - Small Animal]]