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gingivoplasty

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gin·gi·vo·plas·ty (jnj-v-plst)
n.
The surgical reshaping and recontouring of the gum tissue for cosmetic, physiological, or functional purposes.
gingivoplasty
[jin′jivōplas′tē]
Etymology: L, gingiva + Gk, plassein, to shape
the surgical contouring of the gum tissues and interdental papillae to restore gingival tissue to more normal form and function. Compare gingivectomy.
gingivoplasty [jin´jĭ-vo-plas″te]
surgical remodeling of the gingiva.
gingivoplasty (jin´jivōplastē),
n the surgical contouring of the gingival tissues to secure the physiologic architectural form necessary for the maintenance of tissue health and integrity.
gingivoplasty
surgical remodeling of the gingiva.
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[FIGURE 2 OMITTED] [FIGURE 3 OMITTED] Planning Surgery Primary surgical procedures refer to those operations that address the congenital anatomic defect in the lip, nose, palate and/or alveolar ridge (cheiloplasty, rhinoplasty, palatoplasty and gingivoplasty, respectively).
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