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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.  

===Mucogingival junction===

===Mucogingival junction===

 

The '''mucogingival junction''' 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'''

===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]]