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What is a gingivectomy?
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Cutting gingiva: Is the cutting of the gingiva (gums). In my opinion many times an unnecessary procedure.
Answered 10/21/2012
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Cutting gum tissue: A gingivectomy is when gum tissue around the tooth/teeth is cut/"trimmed".
Answered 7/16/2012
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