Gingivectomy
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| Gingivectomy | |
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| Specialty | {{#statements:P1995}} |
| MeSH | D005890 |
Gingivectomy means excision of the gingiva.[1] By removing the pocket wall, gingivectomy provides visibility and accessibility for complete calculus removal and thorough smoothing of the roots, creating a favorable environment for gingival healing and restoration of a physiologic gingival contour.
Indications
- Elimination of suprabony pockets[2]
- Elimination of gingival enlargements
- Elimination of suprabony periodontal abscesses.
Contraindications
- Need for bone surgery
- When bottom of the pocket is apical to the Mucogingival junction
- Esthetic considerations, particularly in anterior region of Maxilla
Gingivectomy can be performed by various techniques.[3]
- Surgical gingivectomy
- Gingivectomy by electrosurgery
- Laser gingivectomy
- Gingivectomy by chemosurgery
References
- ↑ Newman, MG; Takei, HH;Klokkevold, PR; Carranza, FA; editors: Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, 10th Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2006. page 912-916.
- ↑ Newman, MG; Takei, HH;Klokkevold, PR; Carranza, FA; editors: Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, 10th Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2006. page 912-916.
- ↑ Newman, MG; Takei, HH;Klokkevold, PR; Carranza, FA; editors: Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, 10th Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2006. page 912-916.
- Newman, MG; Takei, HH;Klokkevold, PR; Carranza, FA; editors: Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology, 10th Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 2006. page 912-916.
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