gingivectomy
Dental tissue excision
A gingivectomy is a dental surgical procedure that removes gum tissue.
Periodontists perform gingivectomies to treat gum disease or reshape the gums for cosmetic purposes: The dentist recommended a gingivectomy to eliminate the deep pockets where bacteria had accumulated.
Gum infection destroying jawbone
- gum inflammationSwelling of mouth tissue
- gum recessionLoss of gum tissue
- bleeding gumsBlood from mouth tissue
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
bacteria · infection · bone loss · plaque · tartar · hyperplasia · pyorrhea · loose teeth
Precise surgical knife
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- suturesMedical wound closures
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- local anesthesiaTargeted sensation elimination
sedation · laser · electrosurgery · excision · outpatient · surgical instruments · sterile · oral surgeon
Restoration of health
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- soft dietEasily chewed meal plan
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
- ice packFrozen pouch for injuries
antibiotics · analgesics · follow-up · suture removal · wound care · tissue regeneration · gauze · oral hygiene
periodontitis
Gum infection destroying jawbone
- gum inflammationSwelling of mouth tissue
- gum recessionLoss of gum tissue
- bleeding gumsBlood from mouth tissue
swelling · bacteria · infection · bone loss · plaque · tartar · hyperplasia · pyorrhea · loose teeth · redness
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- suturesMedical wound closures
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
local anesthesia · sedation · laser · electrosurgery · excision · outpatient · surgical instruments · sterile · oral surgeon · biopsy
healing
Restoration of health
- postoperative careTreatment following surgical procedures
- soft dietEasily chewed meal plan
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
ice pack · antibiotics · analgesics · follow-up · suture removal · wound care · tissue regeneration · gauze · oral hygiene · discomfort
periodontal disease
Infection of tooth-supporting structures
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- Gum Treatmentscaling, deep cleaning, curettage, debridement, tissue regeneration
- electrosurgeryelectrosurgery, cautery, cauterization, electrocoagulation, monopolar
- oral surgeryoral surgery, tooth extraction, oral surgeon, wisdom teeth, wisdom tooth extraction
gingivectomydental cleaning
Professional plaque removal
prophylaxis · scaling · teeth cleaning · dental hygiene · preventive care