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gingival

[ jin-jahy-vuhl, jin-juh- ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to the gums.
  2. Phonetics. alveolar.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of gingival1

First recorded in 1660–70; gingiv(a) + -al 1
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Example Sentences

"Even though the periodontal tissue is composed of gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum, analyses are usually performed exclusively on gingival samples due to technical and quantitative limitations," remarks lead author Mr. Anhao Liu.

“Western diet promotes gingival and other inflammatory diseases,” said the lead author, Johan P. Woelber, a dentist and researcher at the University of Freiburg.

Doctors who specialize in cosmetic procedures estimate that about 14 percent of women and 7 percent of men have excessive gingival exposure when smiling.

Gingival, jin-jī′val, adj. pertaining to the gums.—n.

One was written by an Eleanor L., who said she went in for a cleaning and 12 months later  reported her total satisfaction with the work, which included “12 gingival grafts; 10 veneers; two implants; a sinus lift; and ... oh I can’t remember everything!”

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