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