Epithelial Attachment (also known as Attachment, Epithelial, Attachments, Epithelial): A wedge-shaped collar of epithelial cells which form the attachment of the gingiva to the tooth surface at the base of the gingival crevice.

NIH MeSH · D004846Anatomy

Epithelial Attachment

Also known asAttachment, Epithelial · Attachments, Epithelial · Epithelial Attachments · Epithelium, Junctional · Junctional Epithelium

Definition

A wedge-shaped collar of epithelial cells which form the attachment of the gingiva to the tooth surface at the base of the gingival crevice.

MeSH classification

  • A14.549.167.646.374

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Related concepts

Alveolar Process

The thickest and spongiest part of the maxilla and mandible hollowed out into deep cavities for the teeth.

Common questions about Epithelial Attachment

What does Epithelial Attachment mean in medicine?
A wedge-shaped collar of epithelial cells which form the attachment of the gingiva to the tooth surface at the base of the gingival crevice. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Epithelial Attachment known by any other names?
Yes. Epithelial Attachment is also referred to as Attachment, Epithelial, Attachments, Epithelial, Epithelial Attachments, Epithelium, Junctional in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Epithelial Attachment sit in the medical classification?
Epithelial Attachment falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A14.549.167.646.374). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D004846) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗