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. Gingivectomies are frequently performed using electrosurgery to cauterize away the undesired gum tissue, and, more recently, by using dental lasers.
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Tissues of the periodontium
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Diagnosis, treatment planning,
prevention and
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| Periodontal armamentarium |
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| Conventional therapy |
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Surgical therapy and
periodontal surgery |
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| Ectomy |
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cns ( Decompressive craniectomy, Hemispherectomy, Anterior temporal lobectomy, Hypophysectomy, Amygdalohippocampectomy, Laminectomy, Corpectomy, Facetectomy) · pns ( Ganglionectomy, Sympathectomy/ Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy, Neurectomy) · ear ( Stapedectomy, Mastoidectomy) · eye ( Photorefractive keratectomy, Trabeculectomy, Iridectomy, Vitrectomy)
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Gastrointestinal
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Urogenital
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Nervous system
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Urogenital
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Nervous system
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Musculoskeletal
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Gastrointestinal
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Respiratory
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Cardiovascular
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