Gingiva (definition) 

The fibrous investing tissue,covered by keratinized epithelium, which immediately surrounds a tooth and is contiguous with it's periodontal ligament and with the mucosal tissues of the mouth. 

 Name the periodontal tissues that surround/support the teeth: 

gingiva

periodontal ligament

cementum

alveolar bone 

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Pregnancy tumors are also known by several other names including pyogenic granuloma, granuloma of pregnancy, lobular capillary hemangioma, and pregnancy epulides.

The tumors occur in up to 10% of pregnant women.

Pregnancy gingivitis 

 As a result of varying hormone levels, between 50%-70% of women will develop gingivitis sometime during their pregnancy – a condition called pregnancy gingivitis. The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy – especially the increased level of estrogen & progesterone – may make it easier for certain gingivitis-causing bacteria to grow as well as make gum tissue more sensitive to plaque and exaggerate the body's response to the toxins (poisons) that result from plaque.

1) color

2) contour

3) surface texture

4) position 

Describe

normal/healthy marginal contour:

vs.

abnormal/diseased marginal contour: 

thin, knife edged, scalloped

 &

clefted, rounded, rolled, festooned