Category: G
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Gingivoplasty
A resective gingival surgical procedure performed to reshape and recontour the gingiva. Surgical repair of the gums. It may be performed to close a cleft in the gums to correct the gingival margin. Surgical repair of the gums. It may be performed to close a cleft in the gums to correct the gingival margin.
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Gingivitis
Gingival inflammation. Refers to gingival inflammation induced by bacterial biofilms (also called plaque) adherent to tooth surfaces. Inflammation of the gums as a result of bacterial infection. In dentistry, an inflammation of the gingivae due to infection, impaction of food, and faulty fillings. Mild inflammation of the gums (gingiva), in which the gums become reddish,…
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Gingivectomy
Excision of a portion of the gingiva, usually performed to reduce the soft tissue wall of the periodontal pocket or to remove excess tissue in the condition of gingival enlargement. The surgical removal of excess gum tissue. A minor surgical procedure to remove deep pockets of infected gum tissue or to surgically trim excess gum…
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Gingival sulcus
Shallow space coronal to attachment of the junctional epithelium. It is bound by tooth and sulcular epithelium on either side. The coronal extent of gingival sulcus is the gingival margin. The space or crevice between the free gingiva and the tooth surface. The healthy sulcus produces gingival sulcular fluid (GSF), which helps remove bacteria from…
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Gingival stippling
Pitted, orange‐peel appearance frequently seen in attached gingiva. Although it is commonly seen in healthy gingiva, it is not a requirement for gingival health. An orange-peel appearance of healthy gingiva, believed to be due to the enlargement of the underlying connective tissue papillae in response to massage and toothbrushing; the indent lies between the bulging…
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Gingival recession
Location of gingival margin apical to the cementoenamel junction or implant connection. Marginal tissue recessions were classified by Miller in four classes according to predictability of root coverage. (Class I): Recession does not extend to the mucogingival junction and there is no tissue loss in the interproximal area. (Class II): Recession extends to or beyond…
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Gingival porcelain
Porcelains (usually pink in color) used to blend the cervical portions of the gingival margins between the prosthetic and the oral cavity.
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Gingival papilla
Portion of the gingiva that occupies interproximal spaces; interdental or interimplant extension of the gingiva. The gingiva that fills the space between adjacent teeth.
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Gingival massage
The application of frictional, compressional, rubbing, and stroking forces to the gingiva.
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Gingival groove
A shallow linear depression on the gingival surface that demarcates the free gingiva from the attached gingiva.