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Gingivectomy is surgery to remove excess or overgr...
Gingivectomy is surgery to remove excess or overgrown gum tissue (gingiva). Periodontists (gum specialists) use gingivectomy to treat some forms of periodontal (gum) disease. Gingivectomy is also a common cosmetic dentistry procedure used to fix a “gummy smile” (when excess gum tissue makes your teeth look short or “boxy”).
Types of gingivectomy
There are two main types of gingivectomy:
Traditional gingivectomy. A surgeon uses a scalpel to remove excess gum tissue. In some cases, they may need to remove a small amount of underlying bone. They may use stitches to close any incisions and slow bleeding.
Laser gingivectomy. A surgeon uses a handheld laser to remove excess gum tissue. Since lasers also cauterize (seal) gum tissue, you may not need stitches.
