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I was wondering what are the benefits of gingivectomy?
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Gingivectomy: The aim of a gingivectomy is to reduce pocket depth and\or improve the contours and aesthetics of the gum tissue. It can also be used to expose more crown tooth structure in certain cases.
Answered 1/9/2014
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