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Scanning electron microscopic study of human gingival epithelial cells on the surface of teeth and glass slides
Author(s) -
Saglie Reinaldo,
Johansen Jan R.,
Tollefsen Tore
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of periodontal research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.31
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0765
pISSN - 0022-3484
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0765.1975.tb00024.x
Subject(s) - scanning electron microscope , morphology (biology) , electron micrographs , tooth surface , electron microscope , materials science , dentistry , chemistry , biology , medicine , optics , composite material , physics , genetics
Scanning electron microscopy was used for a comparative study of gingival epithelial‐like cells grown on glass slides and epithelial remnants on extracted teeth. The micrographs showed that the shape, surface morphology, edges, intercellular contacts, light areas, and fibrous‐like products of the cells were quite similar. The method facilitated identification of epithelial cell remnants in the gingival pocket area of extracted teeth.