Gums
The gums are the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla. They are also called gingiva. They surround the teeth and provide a seal around them.
| Gums | |
|---|---|
| File:Blausen 0863 ToothAnatomy 02.png Cross-section of a tooth with gums labeled | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Gingiva |
| TH | |
| TE | |
| FMA | |
| Anatomical terminology | |
About of healthy gums
Color
Healthy gums are usually "coral pink." Other colors like red, white, and blue can mean there is a problem. Red gums mean that the patient has gingivitis, or the inflammation of the gum.
Shape
Healthy gums fill and fit each space between teeth.
Texture
Healthy gums are firm and do not move very much.
Reaction to disturbance
Healthy gums usually have no reaction to normal disturbance such as brushing.
Additional images
- Illu mouth.jpg
Mouth (oral cavity)
- Illu03 mouth.jpg
Mouth
Gums Media
- Hyperpigmentation of the gum.jpg
Hyperpigmentation of the gum in a 22 year old non smoker female patient
Related pages
Other websites
- Periodontal disease Archived 2007-08-13 at the Wayback Machine