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What happens to the gingiva in healthy individuals?
What happens to the gingiva in healthy individuals?
What color should the gingiva be in healthy individuals?
What color should the gingiva be in healthy individuals?
What is the cause of gingivitis?
What is the cause of gingivitis?
What is the cause of gingivitis?
What is the cause of gingivitis?
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What is the most common symptom of gingivitis?
What is the most common symptom of gingivitis?
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What is the most common symptom of gingivitis?
What is the most common symptom of gingivitis?
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What happens to the gingival margin in gingivitis?
What happens to the gingival margin in gingivitis?
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What happens to the gingiva when it is affected by gingivitis?
What happens to the gingiva when it is affected by gingivitis?
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What is the consistency of the gingiva in healthy individuals?
What is the consistency of the gingiva in healthy individuals?
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What is the definition of gingiva?
What is the definition of gingiva?
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What happens to the gingival margin when gingivitis is present?
What happens to the gingival margin when gingivitis is present?
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What may happen to the gingiva in gingivitis?
What may happen to the gingiva in gingivitis?
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What is the most likely result of gingivitis?
What is the most likely result of gingivitis?
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What may happen when the gingiva is probed or instrumented?
What may happen when the gingiva is probed or instrumented?
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What is the relationship between gingivitis and bleeding?
What is the relationship between gingivitis and bleeding?
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What is the definition of gingivitis?
What is the definition of gingivitis?
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What is the color of the gingiva in healthy individuals?
What is the color of the gingiva in healthy individuals?
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What is the most common color of the gingiva in healthy individuals?
What is the most common color of the gingiva in healthy individuals?
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What is the consistency of the gingiva in gingivitis?
What is the consistency of the gingiva in gingivitis?
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What is the consistency of the gingiva in gingivitis?
What is the consistency of the gingiva in gingivitis?
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Study Notes
- Gingiva is pink and has a uniform color in healthy individuals.
- Gingiva is firmly connected to the underlying cementum and bone.
- Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva, which may cause the tissue to become red and swollen, to bleed easily, and sometimes to become slightly tender.
- Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gingiva.
- The gingiva may appear red, swollen, and shiny.
- The gingiva may bleed easily when probed or instrumented.
- The gingiva may lose its firm consistency and appear flaccid (soft, movable).
- The gingival margin may move more coronally in gingivitis.
- Gingivitis is caused by an inflammatory response and is associated with bleeding.
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