gum: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	gingiva • gingivae

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Detailed anatomical diagram of an open human mouth showing teeth, gums, and the roof of the mouth, with labels identifying features such as incisors, canines, premolars, molars, hard and soft palate, uvula, and various oral structures.

A labeled cross section illustration of an adult human molar shows the tooth's crown and root, with layers including enamel, dentin, and pulp, as well as gum, cementum, blood vessels, periodontal ligament, lateral canals, and nerve.

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dentistry mouth tooth tongue salivary gland palate lips periodontal membrane