2. Attached gingiva firm , resilient Continuous with FMG Width (more important in clinic ) … distance between mucogingival junction and projection on the external surface of bottom of gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket
Cont … Width of attached gingiva differs in different area Incisor region 3.5-4.5 mm maxilla , 3.3-3.9 mm mandible Premolar region 1.9mm maxilla ,1.8 mm mandible 4 years old & supra erupted teeth
3. Interdental gingiva (papilla ) Shape : Contact point of two teeth Presence of recession If Diastema is present ….
Gingival epithelium (GE ) According to function… Junctional epithelium Sulcular epithelium Oral or external epithelium
Function of gingival epithelium … Protection (main function) Role in the change of PH
Covers the tip and outer surface of marginal gingiva and surface of attached gingiva parakeratinazed Keratinization degree palate>gingiva>dorsum of tongue>facial mucosa Oral or outer epithelium G .epith K & para k K1,k2,k10,k12 0.2-0.3 mm
Keratinization Flattening Increase of intercellular contact and gen of keratohelain In visible nucleus Ortho keratinized (no nucleus in cornum)/ para keratinized (pyknotic nucleus ) Odland bodies / keratinosome Acid phosphatase enzyme
Thin , non keratinized squamous epithelium , without rete pegs Cover the internal surface of gingival sulcus Sulcular epithelium G .epith Non k K1,k2,k10,k12 + k4,k13,k19 K19 = 40 KD K1= 68 KD
Stratified squamous nonkeratinized epithelium 3 or 4 thick layers (in early life) increase with age 10 to 20 layers Dent gingival unit (maintaining of FMG) Junctional epithelium G .epith K5,k14,k19 Turn over 1-6 day REE + OE = JE Danto gingival unit = ∑ JE + Gingival fiber
Clean sulcus gingivalis Contains plasma protein Antibacterial Antibody activity Function …
Collagen fibers (60%) Fibroblasts (5%) Nerve & vessels Most important matrix Gingival connective tissue 35%
Connective tissue contain 2 layer called LAMINA PROPRIA Papillary layer Reticular layer Cont …
Gingival fibers Connective tissue of marginal gingiva has Collagen (type 1) Dent gingival Circular Trans gingival Semi circular Transgingival
Has 3 function Brace marginal gingiva to the tooth 2. Resistant against occlusal forces 3. Junction of FMG – cementum & attached .. Cont …
Gingivodental group Facial , lingual , interproximal from cementum to the gingiva
Circular group Cross from the marginal and interdental gingiva Ringlike fashion
Transeptal group Interproximal From tooth - tooth Lie the area of between epithelium base of gingival sulcus and alveolar crest classified with principle fiber of PDL Other 2 group Semicircular fibers (proximal --- proximal) 2. Transgingival fibers ( lat face to …)
Transseptal fiber
Repair of gingival connective tissue Because of high turnover rate no scar …
Blood supply, Lymphatic , Nerve Has three sources of blood supply 1.Supraperiostal arterioles 2. Vessels of PDL 3. arterioles
Color Coral pink Factor affecting: Vascular supply Thickness of epithelium Degree of keratinization Pigment cell
Pegmentation Melanin Hard plate 61% Gingiva 60% Mucose membrane 22% Tongue 15% 3 hr after birth Repigmentation
Size Cellular element Intercellular elements Vesseles
Contour Shape of tooth Alignment of tooth Location&size of the area of proximal contact Facial and lingual embrasure Flat surface Mesio -distal concavity
Shape Proximal surface Location&shape of embrasure Triangular anterior teeth Squrare in posterior teeth
Consistency Firm and resilient Lamina propria & mucoperiosteum alveolar bone
Surface tissue Stippled texture Varies with age Absent in infancy Appears about 5 years Increase in adulthood Disappear in old age
Position Gingival margine with attached teeth 0-3mm coronal to CEJ
Continuing Tooth eruption Active eruption Passive eruption Active eruption is coordinated with attrition Cement and bone regenerate in apex and furcation Apical EJ &crest 1.07mm Gingival recession
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