OCB02-1021 Gingiva and Perimplant Tissues Flashcards
What is the periodontium?
The supporting structures of the tooth
What makes up the peridontium?
Gingiva
Periodontal ligament
Cementum
Alveolar bone
What does the peri-implant structure?
Contains all supporting structures of the implant
What is not present in the peri-implant structure?
PDL
Cementum
Why is there no PDL or cementum?
The implant is in direct contact with the alveolar bone
What is the gingiva a part of?
Oral mucosa
What is the gingiva defined by?
The tooth and mucogingival junction
What is the main role of the gingiva?
for protection of the underlying tissue and holds back bacteria
What are the 3 areas of the gingiva?
attached gingiva, free gingiva and crevicular and junctional
What are the elements of the gingiva ?
Epithelial elements and connective tissue elements
What colour is attached and free gingiva?
Pale pink
What type of mucosa does attached gingiva have?
keratinised mucosa
What is the attached gingiva?
area from the mucogingival junction to the free gingival groove
What epithelium does free gingiva have?
Keratinised epithelium which is slightly loose and smooth
What is the free gingival area?
From the free gingival groove to tooth
What does he shape of the interdental gingiva depend on?
Shape and size of the tooth
What occurs to the papilla when teeth are narrower from buccal to lingual?
The papilla comes narrower
What shape does papilla become in anterior teeth?
Pyramidal