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The present status of the gingivectomy procedure
Author(s) -
Waite I. M.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1975.tb01748.x
Subject(s) - gingivectomy , dentistry , medicine , oral hygiene , electrosurgery , dental alveolus , orthodontics , surgery
The use of the conventional gingivectomy procedure is indicated to achieve optimum gingival contour and to eliminate supra‐alveolar pockets where these do not extend beyond the muco‐gingival junction. The instrument of choice for the procedure is a gingivectomy knife. Where a blood‐free field is required, electrosurgery may be used provided the instrument is not brought into contact with bone. The maintenance of good oral hygiene is essential.