EPULIS Q. 1 Epulis arises from – A Enamel B Root of teeth C Gingiva D Pulp Q. 1 Epulis arises from – A Enamel B Root of teeth C Gingiva D Pulp Ans. C Explanation: Answer is ‘c’ i.e. Gingiva Epulis literally means ‘upon the gum’. Thus it is a swelling situated on the […]
EPULIS EPULIS Epulis is defined as the solid swelling situated on the gingival. It arises from alveolar margins of the jaw. Swelling is painless. Types of Epulis- 1. Granulomatous epulis- It is a soft fleshy mass around the teeth on the gingiva. Usually pregnancy epulis is granulomatous type. Factors are caries tooth, dentures & poor
