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Gingival sulcus

The gingival sulcus is invisible to the veterinarian and is the space between the tooth surface and the internal epithelial surface of the free gingiva. The sulcus is bathed in crevicular fluid, which contains the elements of immunity and defence. In cats the depth should be 0.5mm to 1mm and in dogs from 0.5mm to 3mm.

 

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