As is the case in humans, the normal gingiva surrounding each tooth should be light pink in color with a knife - like edge that virtually disappears as it meets the tooth. (norwalkanimalhospital.com)
Mesenchymal stem cells derived from human gingiva are capable of immunomodulatory functions and ameliorate inflammation - related tissue destruction in experimental colitis. (cellr4.org)
Rarely in veterinary dentistry do we perform a «prophy» or prophylaxis treatment on clean teeth with healthy gingiva. (thepetdentist.com)