Interdental papilla
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The interdental papilla, also known as the gingival papilla, is the part of the gingiva
that exists coronal
to the free gingival margin
on the buccal and lingual
surfaces of the teeth.
A missing papilla is often visible as a small triangular gap between adjacent teeth.
The intradental papillae become red and inflamed in the early stages of scurvy
.
Gingiva
The gingiva , or gums, consists of the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla inside the mouth.-General description:...
that exists coronal
Commonly used terms of relationship and comparison in dentistry
There are numerous commonly used terms of relationship and comparison that refer to different aspects of teeth and are frequently utilized in articles about dentistry...
to the free gingival margin
Free gingival margin
The free gingival margin is the interface between the sulcular epithelium and the epithelium of the oral cavity. This interface exists at the most coronal point of the gingiva, otherwise known as the crest of the marginal gingiva....
on the buccal and lingual
Commonly used terms of relationship and comparison in dentistry
There are numerous commonly used terms of relationship and comparison that refer to different aspects of teeth and are frequently utilized in articles about dentistry...
surfaces of the teeth.
A missing papilla is often visible as a small triangular gap between adjacent teeth.
The intradental papillae become red and inflamed in the early stages of scurvy
Scurvy
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, which is required for the synthesis of collagen in humans. The chemical name for vitamin C, ascorbic acid, is derived from the Latin name of scurvy, scorbutus, which also provides the adjective scorbutic...
.