epithelial attachment


junc·tion·al ep·i·the·li·um

a wedge-shaped collar of epithelial cells attached to the tooth surface and to the gingival connective tissue; its coronal aspect forms the base of the gingival crevice. Synonym(s): epithelial attachment of Gottlieb, epithelial attachment

epithelial attachment

The link between the reflection of the junctional (gingival) epithelium and the enamel, cementum, or dentin of the tooth.See also: attachment

ep·i·the·li·al at·tach·ment

(epi-thēlē-ăl ă-tachmĕnt) Junctional epithelial cells attaching the tooth to subepithelial tissues at base of gingival crevice.