adjective
- of, relating to, or affecting the gums
Usage: medical/dental term
Examples
- The dentist examined the patient's gingival tissue for signs of disease.
- Gingival bleeding can indicate poor oral hygiene or gum disease.
- Regular brushing helps prevent gingival inflammation.
- The gingival margin is the edge of the gum tissue that surrounds each tooth.
- Gingival recession occurs when the gum line moves down the tooth surface.