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Which part of the periodontium surrounds the necks of the teeth?
Which part of the periodontium surrounds the necks of the teeth?
- Alveolar bone
- Periodontal ligament
- Gingiva (correct)
- Cementum
What is the color of healthy gingiva?
What is the color of healthy gingiva?
- Purple
- White
- Pink (correct)
- Red
What is the contour of healthy gingiva?
What is the contour of healthy gingiva?
- Scalloped (correct)
- Wavy
- Smooth
- Flat
Which part of the gingiva is not attached to the underlying periosteum of alveolar bone?
Which part of the gingiva is not attached to the underlying periosteum of alveolar bone?
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What is the consistency of healthy gingiva?
What is the consistency of healthy gingiva?
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Study Notes
Periodontium
- The gingiva surrounds the necks of the teeth.
Characteristics of Healthy Gingiva
- Healthy gingiva is coral pink in color.
- Healthy gingiva has a scalloped or festooned contour.
- The gingival margin (free gingiva) is not attached to the underlying periosteum of alveolar bone.
- Healthy gingiva has a firm, resilient, and dense consistency.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the periodontium with this challenging quiz! From the gingiva to the alveolar bone, see how well you understand the tissues that support and invest in teeth. Can you answer all 25 multiple-choice questions correctly?
