Epulis arises from -: (A) Enamel, (B) Root of teeth, (C) Gingiva, (D) Pulp
Answer is C. Gingiva Epulis literally means &;upon the gum&;. Thus it is a swelling situated on the gum. It can originate from the mucous membrane, the periosteum or the bone giving rise to different varieties of Epulis. Ref : Bailey and love surgery text book 27th Ed.