The Periodontium

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Across
  1. 2. Covers the anatomical root of the tooth.
  2. 4. The gingiva that is between the free gingiva and the alveolar mucosa.
  3. 5. The gingival tissue that surrounds the neck of the tooth like a collar
  4. 7. ___________ papilla. Gingiva that fills the embrasure space.
  5. 8. Marks the boundary between the marginal gingiva and the attached gingiva.
  6. 11. ______ bone proper is a thin layer of compact bone that forms the inner socket wall.
  7. 12. Depression between the lingual and facial papillar the conforms to the shape of the proximal contact area.
  8. 16. The edge of the free gingiva that is closest to the occlusal surface of a tooth.
  9. 17. ________ fibers that connect the periosteum to the bone.
  10. 18. The space between the tooth and the free gingiva.
Down
  1. 1. Connective tissue fibers that provide support for the gingiva.
  2. 3. Where the attached gingiva meets the alveolar mucosa.
  3. 6. The bottom of the sulcus is called the ____ of the sulcus.
  4. 9. Made up of the gingival unit and attachment apparatus.
  5. 10. Gingival tissue that is dark red color and smooth, shiny surface.
  6. 13. Connective tissue that supports and anchors the tooth.
  7. 14. __________ epithelium is the base of the sulcus.
  8. 15. Attaches epithelial cells to each other