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Definition of Gumline
1. Noun. The line along the top of the gums, where they meet the surface of the teeth ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gumline
1. the edge of the gums meeting the teeth [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gumline
Literary usage of Gumline
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"When caries are present, the teeth become dark and may erode to the gumline.
Gingival inflammation and, occasionally, abscess formation may be associated ..."
2. The People by J. L. Angel (1971)
"176 Ler (grave DE-30) is a child, probably a boy, about 2 years old (second milk
molars just level with gumline) but in body size nearer to American norms ..."
3. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1996-1997 by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Technicians examine the model, noting the size and shape of the adjacent teeth
or gaps within the gumline. Based upon these observations and the dentist's ..."
4. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 1994-1995 by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Technicians examine the model, noting the size and shape of the adjacent teeth
or gaps within the gumline. Based upon these observations and the dentist's ..."
5. A Place for a Village by Brian Spittle (2006)
"and invited me to drop in on his surgery next day where he ripped into my neglected
lower gumline without painkillers and gave me a neat row of amalgam to ..."
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