| junctional epithelium n. A circular arrangement of epithelial cells occurring at the base of the gingival sulcus and attached to both the tooth and the subepithelial connective tissue. |
junctional epithelium
Etymology: L, jungere, to join; Gk, epi + thele, nipple
an area of epithelial soft tissue surrounding the abutment post of a tooth. Also called attached epithelial cuff, epithelial cuff, gingival cuff.
junctional epithelium (JE)
(ep´
thē´lēm),
n a band of epithelial cells that surrounds the tooth and creates a seal at the gingival sulcus to hold it firmly in place.
thē´lēm), n a band of epithelial cells that surrounds the tooth and creates a seal at the gingival sulcus to hold it firmly in place.
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