Difference between revisions of "Gingiva"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| (27 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| + | {{OpenPagesTop}} | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| + | [[File:Mucogingival junction.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Mucogingival junction]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Labiogingival Groove Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Labiogingival Groove Histology - Copyright RVC 2008]] | ||
| + | Gingiva is the oral mucosa surrounding the neck of each tooth forming the gums. | ||
| − | + | ==Structure and Function of the Gingiva== | |
| − | + | 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=== | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | The ''' | + | The '''mucogingival junction''' is the junction between the '''attached gingiva''' and '''the free alveolar mucosa''' |
| − | + | ==Vasculature and Innervation of the Gingiva== | |
The gingiva is supplied by the '''superior''' and '''inferior alveolar arteries'''. | The gingiva is supplied by the '''superior''' and '''inferior alveolar arteries'''. | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
Innervation is from the '''trigeminal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]). | Innervation is from the '''trigeminal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]). | ||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
Some breeds of dog have dark gums, e.g. chow chow. | Some breeds of dog have dark gums, e.g. chow chow. | ||
| − | === | + | ==Histology== |
| + | The '''labiogingival groove''' is the junction between the '''labial border''' and '''gingival line''' on the distal/medial surface of the incisor teeth. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Learning | ||
| + | |flashcards = [[Teeth and Gingiva Flashcards]] | ||
| + | |powerpoints = [[Oral Cavity Histology resource|Histology tutorial on the oral cavity]] | ||
| + | |Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/Content/Disease/dis00713.asp Gingival Enlargement] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{OpenPages}} | ||
[[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]] | [[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Dentistry]] |
Latest revision as of 09:44, 7 May 2016
Introduction
Gingiva is the oral mucosa surrounding the neck of each tooth forming the gums.
Structure and Function of the Gingiva
Gingiva is mucosal tissue over alveolar bone. It has a stratified squamous epithelium, with some keratinisation. It resists friction of food during 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
The mucogingival junction is the junction between the attached gingiva and the free alveolar mucosa
Vasculature and Innervation of the Gingiva
The gingiva is supplied by the superior and inferior alveolar arteries.
Innervation is from the trigeminal nerve (CN V).
Species Differences
Canine
Some breeds of dog have dark gums, e.g. chow chow.
Histology
The labiogingival groove is the junction between the labial border and gingival line on the distal/medial surface of the incisor teeth.
| Gingiva Learning Resources | |
|---|---|
 To reach the Vetstream content, please select |
Canis, Felis, Lapis or Equis |
 Test your knowledge using flashcard type questions |
Teeth and Gingiva Flashcards |
 Selection of relevant PowerPoint tutorials |
Histology tutorial on the oral cavity |
Error in widget FBRecommend: unable to write file /var/www/wikivet.net/extensions/Widgets/compiled_templates/wrt674e65c0399873_63120894 Error in widget google+: unable to write file /var/www/wikivet.net/extensions/Widgets/compiled_templates/wrt674e65c03e1594_12522972 Error in widget TwitterTweet: unable to write file /var/www/wikivet.net/extensions/Widgets/compiled_templates/wrt674e65c041fba1_89578509
|
| WikiVet® Introduction - Help WikiVet - Report a Problem |