The Supporting Structures of a Tooth

Nature has designed a wonderful supporting system for the tooth. The tooth is suspended in the jawbone by a very thin; fine but strong system of ligaments. The gingival (gum) tissue covers the bone.

In a healthy mouth, around the neck of each tooth, the gum attaches, to form a tight cuff and seal with a 2 to 3 mm deep crevice or sulcus surrounding the tooth. The seal is a fantastic barrier to the mouth bacteria and irritants.

BELOW ARE CASE STUDY PICTURES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

Model of normal bone levels

Model of normal bone levels

Healthy Gum Tissue

Healthy Gum Tissue