Gingivitis (cont.)
Medical Author:
Brian C Rich, DO
Coauthor:
Fred Harchelroad, MD, FACMT
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Ron Fuerst, MD
IN THIS ARTICLESynonyms and Keywordsgingivitis, periodontal disease, gum disease, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, ANUG, trench mouth, periodontitis Viewer Comments & ReviewsGingivitis - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What is the treatment for your gingivitis? |
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Gingivitis is an inflammatory process limited to the mucosal epithelial tissue surrounding the cervical portion of the teeth and the alveolar processes.
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