A member asked:

What is it called when a dentist has to cut open the gums?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Surgery: There are many surgical procedures that require "opening" up the gums: periodontal surgery, apicoectomy, dental implant surgery, removal of impacted teeth, just to name a few; and many dentists who perform these procedures: periodontist, oral surgeon, endodontist, prosthodontist, general dentist. Can you be more specific and tell us why you ask?

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Wayne ORoark answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Periodontal surgery: An often good wayneo to avoid need for cutting gums to treat gum surgery is with lasers. Find a dentist that does lanap.

Answered 1/28/2015

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