Epithelium of the inner surface of the gingival sulcus______________?

Correct answer: A. Has no rete pegs

  • A. Has no rete pegs
  • B. Has prominent rete pegs
  • C. Is keratinized
  • D. Is para-keratinized

Explanation

The sulcular epithelium is usually non-keratinized and lacks prominent rete pegs, allowing it to adapt to the tooth surface and permit passage of gingival crevicular fluid. Keratinization and prominent rete pegs are features more typical of attached gingiva.

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