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What is the main difference between the free gingiva and attached gingiva?
What is the main difference between the free gingiva and attached gingiva?
- The free gingiva extends to the muco-gingival junction while the attached gingiva does not.
- The free gingiva has stippling while the attached gingiva does not.
- The free gingiva is attached to the cementum while the attached gingiva is not.
- The free gingiva is movable while the attached gingiva is immovable. (correct)
What is the purpose of the free gingival groove?
What is the purpose of the free gingival groove?
- To attach the free gingiva to the attached gingiva.
- To separate the free gingiva from the attached gingiva. (correct)
- To provide support to the free gingiva.
- To protect the free gingiva from bacteria.
What does the absence of stippling on the attached gingiva indicate?
What does the absence of stippling on the attached gingiva indicate?
- Strong attachment to cementum
- Presence of heavy epithelial rete pegs
- Improved oral hygiene
- Inflammation (correct)
Why do the elevations on the stippled surface correspond to high connective tissue papillae?
Why do the elevations on the stippled surface correspond to high connective tissue papillae?
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What forms grooves called inter-dental grooves between the eminencies of the sockets?
What forms grooves called inter-dental grooves between the eminencies of the sockets?
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What is the length range of the free gingiva?
What is the length range of the free gingiva?
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Which structure separates the free gingiva from the attached gingiva?
Which structure separates the free gingiva from the attached gingiva?
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What does the presence of stippling on the attached gingiva indicate?
What does the presence of stippling on the attached gingiva indicate?
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How is the attached gingiva different from the free gingiva in terms of mobility?
How is the attached gingiva different from the free gingiva in terms of mobility?
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What forms grooves called inter-dental grooves between the eminencies of the sockets?
What forms grooves called inter-dental grooves between the eminencies of the sockets?
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