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==Introduction==
Gingiva wrap around the neck of each tooth forming the gums. The gums are useful clinically in assessing health status of an animal.
==Structure and Function of the Gingiva==
Gingiva is mucosal tissue over [[Enamel Organ#Alveolar Bone|alveolar bone]]. It has a stratified squamous epithelium, with some keratinisation. It resists friction of food during [[Mastication|mastication]] by being tightly bound to the underlying bone. It recedes with age, exposing the cervical part of the tooth. It is usually salmon pink in healthy animals. A colour change indicates pathology.
===Labiogingival groove===
[[Image:Labiogingival Groove Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Labiogingival Groove Histology - Copyright RVC 2008]]
The '''labiogingival groove''' is the junction between the '''labial border''' and '''gingival line''' on the distal/medial surface of the incisor teeth.
==Vasculature and Innervation of the Gingiva==
The gingiva is supplied by the '''superior''' and '''inferior alveolar arteries'''.
There are blood vessels in the dental [[Enamel Organ#Pulp|pulp cavity]] and a single branch in each major elevation of the [[Enamel Organ#Crown|crown]].
Innervation is from the '''trigeminal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]).
==Diferencias Entre las Especies==
===Canino===
Some breeds of dog have dark gums, e.g. chow chow.
===Test yourself with the [[Oral_Cavity_- Anatomy & Physiology_-_Flashcards#Teeth_.26_Gingiva_Flashcards|Teeth and Gingiva - Flashcards]]===
[[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]]
Gingiva wrap around the neck of each tooth forming the gums. The gums are useful clinically in assessing health status of an animal.
==Structure and Function of the Gingiva==
Gingiva is mucosal tissue over [[Enamel Organ#Alveolar Bone|alveolar bone]]. It has a stratified squamous epithelium, with some keratinisation. It resists friction of food during [[Mastication|mastication]] by being tightly bound to the underlying bone. It recedes with age, exposing the cervical part of the tooth. It is usually salmon pink in healthy animals. A colour change indicates pathology.
===Labiogingival groove===
[[Image:Labiogingival Groove Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Labiogingival Groove Histology - Copyright RVC 2008]]
The '''labiogingival groove''' is the junction between the '''labial border''' and '''gingival line''' on the distal/medial surface of the incisor teeth.
==Vasculature and Innervation of the Gingiva==
The gingiva is supplied by the '''superior''' and '''inferior alveolar arteries'''.
There are blood vessels in the dental [[Enamel Organ#Pulp|pulp cavity]] and a single branch in each major elevation of the [[Enamel Organ#Crown|crown]].
Innervation is from the '''trigeminal nerve''' ([[Cranial Nerves - Anatomy & Physiology|CN V]]).
==Diferencias Entre las Especies==
===Canino===
Some breeds of dog have dark gums, e.g. chow chow.
===Test yourself with the [[Oral_Cavity_- Anatomy & Physiology_-_Flashcards#Teeth_.26_Gingiva_Flashcards|Teeth and Gingiva - Flashcards]]===
[[Category:Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology]]