Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
gingivectomy
[ jin-juh-vek-tuh-mee ]
Subclass of:
Oral Surgical Procedures; Periodontic specialty
Etymology:
Latin gingiva = the gum + Greek ektome = a cutting out
Definitions related to gingivectomy:
  • A resective periodontal surgical procedure that removes gingival tissue.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Surgical excision of the gingiva at the level of its attachment, thus creating new marginal gingiva. This procedure is used to eliminate gingival or periodontal pockets or to provide an approach for extensive surgical interventions, and to gain access necessary to remove calculus within the pocket. (Dorland, 28th ed)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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