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Can you tell me about gingivoplasty procedure done?
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Reshapes tissue: Gingivoplasty is a thinning of the tissue, changing the shape of the tissue without removing the actual height of the tissue.
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Gingivoplasty: is the periodontal surgical reshaping of gum tissue around your teeth to improve the esthetics of the smile.
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