Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach
Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780803658677
Author: Barbara A. Gylys MEd CMA-A (AAMA), Mary Ellen Wedding MEd MT(ASCP) CMA (AAMA) CPC (AAPC)
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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The fleshy tissue that supports the teeth is called the gingiva or gums. The gums form a tight binding around the teeth to resist the fiction that is caused during the mechanical mastication of the food. The physical appearance of the gums can able to determine the health of the person.

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Inflammation of the gum(s) gingivitis.

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The gingivitis is termed as the inflammation of the gingiva. The gingivitis is a plaque formation by a naturally occurring bacteria that forms a film in the gum linings. The plaque that is formed by the bacteria produces a toxin that is irritable to gums. The gums appear red and swollen. The symptoms can be bad breath, bleeding gums, toothache, and ulcers.

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