Question

this exam is closed - book. before starting, make sure you have studied all of the questions on your previous ct quiz. question 21 2 pts gingival hyperplasia occurs when the free gingival margin migrates coronally, toward to apex of the tooth. toward the crown of the tooth. toward the mesial surface of the tooth. toward the gum line.

Explanation:

Gingival hyperplasia is the over - growth of gum tissue. The term "coronally" in dental anatomy refers to the direction towards the crown of the tooth. When the free gingival margin migrates coronally, it moves towards the crown of the tooth.

Answer:

toward the crown of the tooth.