Gingivectomy
Gingivectomy is the surgical excision of gingiva or gum tissue.
Gingivectomy indications
- Elimination of edematous or fibrous gingival enlargements
- Removal of pseudopockets and supraalveolar pockets
- For aesthetic reasons [when there is a reduction in crown length]
- Establishing Bilateral Symmetry
Gingivectomy types
- Gingivectomy surgery
- Gingivectomy via electrical means
- Gingivectomy with laser
- Gingivectomy via chemotherapy
- Gingivectomy surgery
- Bard-Parker knives, periodontal knives, and other auxiliary devices are utilized in surgical gingivectomy procedures.
- Gingivectomy via electrical means
- Diamond-shaped electrodes are utilized in electrosurgery gingivectomy needle electrodes.
- Gingivectomy with laser
These days Laser gingivectomy is the gingivectomy technique most frequently utilized.Laser gingivectomy uses Nd-YAG lasers and carbon dioxide.
Benefits of laser gingivectomy
- Bleed-free office atmosphere
- There’s no need for local anesthetic
- There is little pain following surgery.
