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Development of Epithelial Attachment and Gingival Sulcus in Rhesus Monkeys
Author(s) -
Engler W. O.,
Ramfjord S. P.,
Hiniker J. J.
Publication year - 1965
Publication title -
the journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 1049-8885
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1965.36.1.44
Subject(s) - citation , library science , gingival sulcus , medicine , dentistry , psychology , computer science
The first line of defense against periodontal disease is the epithelial seal between the tooth and the gingiva. During the last decade, the concept of a dynamic1 rather than an organic epithelial attachment2 has gained in acceptance . 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 However, a group of investigators (mainly British) have suggested that the reduced enamel epithelium that makes up the original epithelial attachment may remain both as an unsuitable covering of the gingival sulcus and provide an inferior epithelial attachment for many years. 1 0 , 1 1 ,12