gingivectomy

gingivectomy /gin·gi·vec·to·my/ (jin?ji-vek´tah-me) surgical excision of all loose infected and diseased gingival tissue.

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gin·gi·vec·to·my (jnj-vkt-m)

n.

Surgical removal of gum tissue. Also called gum resection.

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gingivectomy (jin´jivek´tmē),

n the surgical excision of unsupported gingival tissue to the level where it is attached, creating a new gingival margin apical in position to the old.

gingivectomy in edentulous area,

n the elimination of periodontal pockets surrounding abutment teeth; requires the removal of gingival tissue on the adjacent edentulous area.

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gingivectomy

surgical excision of all loose infected and diseased gingival tissue to eradicate periodontal infection and reduce the depth of the gingival sulcus.