What is a marginal gingiva?
By Mia Lopez
What is a marginal gingiva?
The terminal edge of gingiva (gums) that surrounds the teeth is known as the gingival margin (marginal gingiva). The gingival margin lacks the presence of stippling and the tissue is mobile or not attached to the surface of the underlying tooth.
What is gingival contour?
Also known as gum or tissue reshaping and sculpting, gingival contouring is a periodontal procedure that helps people whose gums are too low or too high by sculpting the gums.
Why is the contour of our gingiva important?
It Can Be Used To Create A More Even Gum Line Uneven gum lines make your teeth appear unhealthy or crooked, which can affect your smile. By reshaping your gums through gum contouring, your dentist can fix your smile which is affected by your uneven gum lines.
Is marginal gingiva and free gingiva the same?
The free gingival margin is the area located between the sulcular epithelium and the epithelium of the oral cavity. This interface exists at the most coronal point of the gingiva, which is also known as the crest of the marginal gingiva. The gingival margin (F) is the most coronal point of the gingiva.
What is gingival marginal trimmer?
Margin trimmers,also known as gingival margin trimmers, are restorative cutting instruments used to cut enamel and produce a bevel on enamel margins. These dental instruments have slightly curved blades with sharp beveled cutting edges to provide mesial or distal access into the preparation.
Who needs gum contouring?
If your gums rest too low or too high on your teeth and you are unhappy with your smile, you may be a candidate for gum contouring surgery. Also called gum reshaping or tissue sculpting, this cosmetic dental procedure can even out an uneven gum line and give you a smile you can be proud of.
Do you need braces before gum contouring?
You May Still Need Braces Whether you’re a good candidate for veneers, gum contouring or bonding may also depend on other aspects of your oral health. Ask us today for a cosmetic consultation to discuss which smile makeover treatment is right for your oral health situation and your goals for your smile!
Where is the CEJ on a tooth?
The cementoenamel junction, frequently abbreviated as the CEJ, is a slightly visible anatomical border identified on a tooth. It is the location where the enamel, which covers the anatomical crown of a tooth, and the cementum, which covers the anatomical root of a tooth, meet.
Is gum contouring bad for you?
It’s a painless procedure that improves your smile and promotes healthy teeth without much risk. Just remember, if you want a healthy, beaming smile then gum contouring is just one tool in your toolbox. You still need to brush and floss daily and visit your dentist for regular checkups.
