The gingiva is the clinical term for gums. These are found in the oral cavity or mouth of a human being. They consist of mucosal tissue that covers the alveolar processes of the maxilla and mandible and finish at the neck of each tooth. This article will highlight the two main types of gingiva, the histological composition of the gingiva and the main pathological transformation of the gingival tissues.

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