MeSH definition : 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. (Dorland, 28th ed);
MeSH synonym : gingivectomies;
MeSH annotation : do not use /util except by MeSH definition;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingivectomy;
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. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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