Attached Gingiva at Dentist Dictionary
What is Attached Gingiva? The portion of the gingiva extending from the marginal gingiva to the alveolar mucosa. The attached gingiva is fairly dense and tightly bound down to the underlying periosteum, tooth, and bone.Dental Definition Added By: Sarah
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