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Gingiva

The gingiva is the only one of the four periodontal tissues normally seen in the mouth.

Attached Gingiva

The attached gingiva is keratinised to withstand the stress of ripping and tearing food. It tightly adheres to the underlying connective tissue with rete pegs.

Free Gingiva

The free gingiva surrounds the crown of the tooth.

 

 

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