Bacteria present on the gingival tissues cause periodontal diseases.
Focal or generalized gingival hyperplasia can occur, due to a chronic inflammatory response to plaque.
Gingival sulcus-The space between the tooth and the gum that often traps food and bacteria, leading to periodontal disease.
Palpate the apex of the root by following the root juga (lateral canine eminence) from the gingival margin.
Researchers analyzed the case of a 26-year-old female who had localized gingival recession around the area of her lip piercing.
This pocket is called the gingival sulcus.
To cover a root surface denuded by gingival defect or periodontal disease, and widen the zone of attached gingiva.
Top J Junctional epithelium - the epithelium which seals the base of the gingival sulcus against the tooth.