periodontal tissues 2 (gingivae)

Question 1

which fibre supports the gingivae?

Answer 1

gingival fibre groups in the lamina propria

Question 2

where are the circular gingival fibres found?

Answer 2

within gingiva circular around tooth helping keep it in its socket

Question 3

where are the alveolo-gingival fibres found?

Answer 3

originate in the alveolar bone of interdental septum and extend into the gingiva

Question 4

where are the dento-gingival fibres found?

Answer 4

originate in dentine and extend out into the gingiva

Question 5

where are the dento-periosteal fibres found?

Answer 5

originate in dentine and attach to opposing side of interdental septum (side closest to the adjacent tooth)

Question 6

what is free and attached gingiva?

Answer 6

free gingiva is not attached to the bone but attached gingiva is

Question 7

what is the junctional epithelium and where is it attached?

Answer 7

the barrier between oral environment and body tissues found in dept of the sulcus.

Question 8

how is epithelium attached to the enamel?

Answer 8

internal and external basal lamina

hemidesmosomes provide attachment

Question 9

What is biological width?

Answer 9

Thickness of the junctional epithelium and the connective tissue between the crest of alveolar bone and the crown of the tooth.

Usually 2.04mm