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Gingivoplasty

Category: Procedure | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

Surgical reshaping of gingival tissue to create physiologic contours without necessarily eliminating pockets.

Patient-Friendly

Shaping the gums to look and function better without necessarily removing deep pockets.

Related Terms

[[gingivectomy; cosmetic gum reshaping]]

Notes

Cosmetic/functionally oriented; may be done with gingivectomy

Audience

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