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INBDE Integrated National Board Dental Exam Prep Set 2

Category - NBDE II

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What is the anatomic gingiva?

Mucosa that surrounds the entire oral cavity
Mucosa that covers the tongue
Mucosa that covers the alveolar process
Mucosa that covers the floor of the mouth

Explanation

Answer: C - Anatomic gingiva is the mucosa that covers the alveolar process and surrounds the cervical portion of the teeth. The gingiva is composed of connective tissue and epithelium. It secretes gingival crevicular fluid that increases with inflammation.

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