Gingivectomy procedure is the total removal of a portion of gingiva (gum) from in and around a tooth or teeth in order to treat gum disease or to lengthen the height or width of a tooth or a section of teeth. Itcanbe performed by a general dentist who has training in periodontal surgery.
Gingivectomy is done to:-
1. Elimination of suprabony fibrous and firm pockets.
2. Elimination of gingival enlargement.
3. Increase clinical crown height
Up to 3mm of gingival display when smiling is described to be cosmetically acceptable. Gummy smiles are often used to describe smiles where there is more than 3mm of gingival tissue seen clinically and is usually deemed unaesthetic to the individual. Similar to subgingival crevices margins, gingivectomy to increase the crown height can be performed to provide better aesthetics and normal gingival architecture.
How is gingivectomy done?
Gingivectomy is done by trimming down and removing the diseased tissue, leaving the remaining gums to be reattached in and around the teeth by sutures. Then the area is cleaned with saline and special rinses.
Is gingivectomy permanent?
There are several ways to correct a gummy smile and a cosmetic dental surgery procedure known as gingivectomy is one of those. Surgery provides a permanent solution as long as it is performed well.
What is tooth Pericoronitis?
Pericoronitis is swelling and infection of the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars that usually appear in your late teens or early 20s. It is most common around the lower wisdom teeth.
What is tooth Pericoronitis?
Pericoronitis is swelling and infection of the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars that usually appear in your late teens or early 20s. It is most common around the lower wisdom teeth.
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