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The clear, viscous secretion of the mucous membranes, composed of secretions of the glands, along with various inorganic salts, desquamated cells, and leukocytes. Viscid secretion of the mucous membrane. Secretion of mucous glands, containing mucin; protects epithelia. A viscous secretion produced by the mucous membranes that moisten and protect the membranes. The secretion of mucous…

Refers to oral mucosa at a state of rest, without displacement. Prohibiting the flow of mucus.  

Mucosal tissue around dental implants, which forms a tightly adherent band consisting of a dense collagenous lamina propria covered by stratified squamous keratinizing epithelium. The sulcular and junctional epithelium are similar to a natural tooth. The difference is noticed in the connective tissue which is not attached to the implant like in the tooth.  

Button implant, epithelial implant, intramucosal insert, mucosal implant. Mushroom‐shaped device fastened to the tissue surface of a removable denture that fits within a prepared gingival receptor site. The use of multiple mucosal inserts enhances a denture’s retention and stability.  

Cells that secrete mucus, such as those found in the oral cavity.  

Mucous membrane that forms the soft tissue barrier to the environment, particularly in the oral cavity. It is loosely attached to the periosteum, is movable, and consists of epithelium, basement membrane, and lamina propria. A mucous membrane, or tunica mucosa. Moist tissue lining, for example, the mouth (buccal mucosa), stomach (gastric mucosa), intestines, and respiratory…

Layer of periosteum, connective tissue and epithelium that covers bone of the maxilla and mandible. Periosteum that has a mucous surface, as in the middle ear and hard palate.    

Full‐thickness mucosal flap, generally including gingiva, alveolar mucosa, and periosteum. A flap of mucosal tissue, including the underlying periosteum, reflected from the bone during oral surgery.