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Stomatognathic System > Mouth > Dentition > Periodontium > Epithelial Attachment
... > Body Regions > Head > Face > Mouth > Dentition > Periodontium > Epithelial Attachment
... > Digestive System > Gastrointestinal Tract > Mouth > Dentition > Periodontium > Epithelial Attachment

Preferred term

Epithelial Attachment  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Epithelium, Junctional
  • Junctional Epithelium

Note

  • do not confuse with "periodontal attachment" as in PERIODONTAL ATTACHMENT LOSS

Scope note

  • A wedge-shaped collar of epithelial cells which form the attachment of the gingiva to the tooth surface at the base of the gingival crevice.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under PERIODONTIUM 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004846

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