Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
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Importance of the Mucogingival Junction and Attached Gingiva
- The mucogingival junction is important in measuring the width of attached gingiva.
- Attached gingiva is tightly bound to the underlying alveolar bone and protects the mucosa during functional use of the oral cavity.
- Without attached gingiva, the freely moveable alveolar mucosa would be prone to injury during activities like chewing and brushing.
- The width of attached tissue is critical as it provides protection to the tissue against insults.
- The width of attached gingiva is crucial for maintaining oral health.
- Sufficient attached gingiva provides protection against injury during oral functions.
- Inadequate attached gingiva increases the risk of trauma and inflammation.
Measurement of Attached Gingiva
- A periodontal probe is used to measure the width of attached gingiva.
- The probe is inserted into the gingival sulcus to determine how much keratinised gingiva is attached to the underlying bone.
- The depth of the gingival sulcus, determined by the probe, is not attached to the bone and is subtracted from the total height of keratinised tissue.
- The effective width of attached gingiva is calculated by subtracting the probing depth from the height of the keratinised gingiva.
- If the probe enters the sulcus and reaches or goes beyond the mucogingival junction, it indicates a mucogingival defect.
Clinical Significance of Attached Gingiva
- The measurement of attached gingiva helps in diagnosing and planning periodontal treatments.
- Mucogingival defects require special attention and treatment to prevent further complications.
References
- Carranzas Clinical Periodontology, W.B. Saunders 2002, page 17.
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- Preston D. Miller
- Willoughby D. Miller
- Carl E. Misch
Related Specialties
- Endodontology
- Orthodontology
- Prosthodontology
- Other specialties in dentistry
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