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What is gingivectomy?
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A form of surgery: Removal of gum tissue.
Answered 7/31/2012
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Removal of gum : Gingivectomy is the removal of gum tissue. It is usuall done when there is overgrowth of tissue, infection or if you have a cavity below the gum line the gum is removed so that the dentist has access to fix it. Gingivectomies are sometimes done just for cosmetics.
Answered 4/4/2014
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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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