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temoval of part of the gum to treat gum disease or to improve the appearance of the teeth or the smile; used for a gummy smile

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The excision or removal of part of the gums.

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a periodontal procedure which eliminates excess gum tissue

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a procedure where unhealthy gum tissue is trimmed back in order to prevent more bacteria from growing

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The surgical removal of a diseased part of the gums.

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Cutting away of loose infected and diseased gum tissue.

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The removal of gingiva (gum).

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the modification of the "gums" to make the teeth and the smile appear more pleasing.

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The surgical removal of gum pockets

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removal of gum tissue (gingiva)

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The excision or removal of gingiva.

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Surgical removal of gum tissue

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A form of gum surgery in which, generally, non-healthy gum tissue is removed.

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The removal of gingival (gum) tissue.

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the removal of the soft tissue surrounding the tooth. Typically used in treatment of periodontal disease and cosmetic dentistry.

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a relatively minor type of periodontal surgery that involves the removal of a small amount of gum tissue around one or more teeth. Procedure is used in periodontal therapy to remove diseased tissue. It is also used to simply improve esthetics.

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