Normal Periodontium Flashcards
Vermillion Border
Edge of “lip”, outermost border of alumentary canal.
Masticatory Mucosa
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. The dorsum of the tongue, hard palate and attached gingiva
Lining mucosa
Non-keratinized stratified squamous epithelium. Buccal mucosa (cheeks), labial mucosa (lips)
Specialized mucosa
Dorsum of tongue, taste buds on lingual papillae
Rete pegs
Downward thickening of epidermis between the dermal papillae
Layers of gingival epithelium
Stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum corneum, keratin layer. Cells divide at SB, are dead by SC
Basement membrane
Series of proteins that hold epidermis to connective tissue. Some fibers reach from CT to E, some anastomose (network)
Parakeratinized epithelium
Epithelial tissue that has keratin, but not complete layer. Usually a healing site or reaction to environment.
Langerhans Cell
Dentritic cells (Antigen Presenting Cells) that initiate immune response. Can be found among keratinocytes
Attached Gingiva
Attached to bone, has rete peg tissue
Unattached (Marginal, Free) Gingiva
At margin of teeth and gingiva
Interdental Gingiva
Between teeth
Cementum
Calcified outermost layer of teeth roots
Periodontal ligament
Holds root of teeth to gingiva
Alveolar supporting bone
Bone that surrounds roots, part of periodontium
Not included in periodontium
Enamel, dentin, pulp, surrounding bone of alveolar process
Functions of periodontium
Tooth support, shock absorber, sensory receptor, nutritive
Attach, Resist, Maintain, Adjust, Defend
Keratinocytes
Cells that produce keratin
Desmosomes
“Spot welds” between epithelial cells
Tonofilaments
Made of tonofibrils, which are made of keratin, attach desmosomes and hemidesmosomes to cytoskeleton
Hemidesmosome
attach gingiva to enamel like suction cups