Gingiva and Its Characteristics

What are the three parts of the gingiva?

• Free (marginal) gingiva

• Attached gingiva

• Interdental papillae

What is the color of healthy gingiva?

• Pale pink

• Coral pink

• Red

What is the depth of the gingival sulcus?

• 0.5-2mm

• 2-3mm

• 3-4mm

What does the junctional epithelium encircle?

• The tooth

• The gingival sulcus

• The alveolar bone

What is the function of the frena (frenum)?

• Check undue movement/facilitate movement

• Support the gingiva

• Connect the gingiva to the tooth

What is the structure of attached gingiva?

What are the main features of free gingiva?

Describe the characteristics of interdental papilla.

What is the gingival crevice?

What is the role of junctional epithelium?