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Gingivectomy
One of the first surgical procedcures used in periodontics,
the gingivectomy consists of removal of part of the gum tissue. This procedure
is useful when there has been an overgrowth of tissue, as in dilantin hyperplasia,
or when a pocket has formed without bone problems. The excess tissue is
cut away to remove the pocket, so the patient and hygienist can more easily
clean the gum and tooth. |
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| The gingivectomy is only done when
the bone does not have to be accessed, and when there is adequate "hard"
gum. In most cases that are treated by a periodontist, the bone itself has
become involved, and unless that bone is treated, the case is not successful.
In these circumstances, the gingivectomy is not appropriate. In addition,
it is necessary to have a margin of "hard" or keratinized gum
(see Gum Recession),
and if the gingivectomy would remove all the hard gum, it should not be
used. Click here to see a Clinical Case. |
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