Gingiva

/dʒˈɪŋɡɪvə/

Gingiva

the tissue (covered by mucous membrane) of the jaws that surrounds the bases of the teeth

synonyms : gum

Examples

1. Yeah, she has a lot of swelling of this gingiva.

2. Moreover, the gingiva lining should be visible in an oval or elliptical shape when connecting to the upper teeth.

3. The body’s immune response causes even more damage to the gingiva and periodontal ligament, ultimately loosening the tooth.

4. With gingivitis, gingiva refers to the gums, and -itis refers to inflammation, so gingivitis is inflammation of the gums.