ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

What is present in only 50 percent of the gingival surfaces?
  1. Gingival groove
  2. Interdental gingiva
  3. Papillae
  4. Marginal gingiva
Explanation
Answer: A - The gingival groove is present in only 50 percent of the gingival surfaces. When present, it is located 1 to 1.5 mm apical to the gingival margin at the base of the gingival sulcus.
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