Gingivectomy
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gingivectomy-208-543859
title:
Gingivectomy
text:
Gingivectomy is a dental procedure in which a dentist or oral surgeon cuts away part of the gums in the mouth. It is the oldest surgical approach in periodontal therapy and is usually done for improvement of aesthetics or prognosis of teeth. By removing the pocket wall, gingivectomy provides visibility and accessibility for complete calculus removal and thorough smoothing of the roots, creating a favourable environment for gingival healing and restoration of a physiologic gingival contour. The p
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Surgical excision of the gingiva
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingivectomy
date created:
2007-07-10T03:35:12Z
date modified:
2024-09-11T06:14:39Z
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