Periodontium Vocab

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What is the fibrous change of the mucous membrane as a result of chronic inflammation called?

What is measured from the CEJ to the base of the sulcus or pocket, consisting of two words?

What is the base of the sulcus formed by cementum, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone called?

What is the tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth known as?

What is the term for a space between two natural teeth?

What type of epithelial tissue serves as a liner for the intraoral mucosal surfaces?

What is the distance from the gingival margin to the periodontal attachment at the base of the pocket, consisting of two words?

What is the increase in size or tissue of an organ caused by an increase in size of its constituent cells called?

What type of epithelium is composed of a layer of flat, scalelike cells, or may be stratified?

What is the junction between attached gingiva and alveolar mucosa called?

What type of mucosal lining has stratified squamous epithelial cells that retain their nuclei and cytoplasm?

What is the fiber-producing cell of the connective tissue called?

What is the narrow fold of mucous membrane connecting more fixed tissue to a movable area of the mucosa called?

What contains leukocytes, degenerated tissue elements, tissue fluids, and microorganisms?

What is the variation of gingival color related to complexion or race called?

What is the development of a horny layer of flattened epithelial cells known as?

What is the fibrous connective tissue that surrounds and attaches the roots of teeth to the alveolar bone called?

What is characterized by increased blood flow, increased permeability of capillaries, and increased collection of defense cells and tissue fluid?

What is the abnormal thickening of the keratin layer (stratum corneum) of the epithelium called?

What fills the interproximal area between two teeth?

What is the formation of pus known as?

What is the act of chewing called?

What is the pitted, orange-peel appearance frequently seen on the surface of the attached gingiva called?

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