The width of keratinized gingiva is measured as the distance from the:

 # The width of keratinized gingiva is measured as the distance from the: 

A. Free gingival margin to the mucogingival junction 

B. Cementoenamel junction to the mucogingival junction 

C. Free gingival groove to the mucogingival junction 

D. Free gingival margin to the base of the pocket 

The correct answer is A. Free gingival margin to the mucogingival junction.

Keratinized gingiva extends from the free gingival margin to the mucogingival junction. The attached gingiva extendsfrom the free gingival groove to the mucogingival junction.