The gingival sulcus (or gingival crevice) is that little ridge in your mouth where your teeth meet your gums. Keeping it clean is crucial for gum and tooth health. Good oral hygiene is important — and ...

MUCH like the cuff of a sleeve fits snuggly against the wrist, the gum tissue in your mouth fits tightly around each tooth. Think of the gingival sulcus as the space between the edge of the sleeve and ...

3M ESPE is now offering the 3M ESPE Retraction Capsule, the first gingival retraction system that delivers astringent retraction paste using common composite dispensers. Designed with an extra-fine ...

Scalpel: It is a small, extremely sharp instrument used for anatomical dissections or surgical procedures. Gum line: The line which separates the gum from the exposed surface of the tooth. Periodontal ...

A 58-year-old black woman, referred by a prosthodontist, presented to the dental office. She stated, "My bridge is loose, and I need a tooth pulled." She reports having had a "toothache" for the past ...

What is Gum Recession / Gingival Recession? Gum recession is a gum disease (periodontal disease) in which the root of the tooth is exposed due to migration of the gum margin below the cementoenamel ...