Look up: Gingivectomy

1. Gingivectomy
   the removal of soft tissue surrounding the tooth; typically used in the treatment of periodontal disease.
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2. Gingivectomy
   surgical removal of a diseased part of the gums
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3. gingivectomy
   <procedure> Surgical excision of the gingiva at the level of its attachment, thus creating new marginal gingiva. This procedure is used to eliminate gingival or periodontal pockets or to provide an approach for extensive surgical interventions, and to gain access necessary to remove calculus within the pocket. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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4. gingivectomy
   (jin″jĭ-vek´tә-me) surgical excision of all loose infected and diseased gingival tissue to eradicate periodontal infection and reduce the depth of the gingival sulcus.
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5. gingivectomy
   gingivectomy Surgical excision of the gingiva (the gum around a teeth) at the level of its attachment, thus creating new marginal gingiva. This procedure is used to eliminate gingival or periodontal (gum) pockets or to provide an approach for extensive surgical interventions, and to gain access necessary to remove calculus within the pocket.
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6. Gingivectomy
   The excision or removal of gingiva.
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7. Gingivectomy
   The removal of gingiva (gum).
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8. gingivectomy
   Type: Term Pronunciation: jin′ji-vek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Surgical resection of unsupported gingival tissue. Synonyms: gum resection
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9. Gingivectomy
   Gingivectomy is a form of gum surgery. It is best described as the surgical removal of gingiva. Healthy gums are an important part of a person's general oral hygiene and appearance. Sometimes in certain people the gums can grow and build up over the front surface of a tooth. This formation of extra ...
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10. Gingivectomy
    A `gingivectomy` is a periodontal surgical procedure which includes the removal of gingival tissue in order to achieve a more aesthetic appearance and/or functional contour. The procedure is particularly useful if the gingival tissues have become enlarged, e.g. due to certain medications. Gingivecto...
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