Gingivectomy
Gingivectomy is a dental procedure often done for both cosmetic and health-related reasons. It involves the removal of some of the tissue of the gingiva, or gums, to achieve a more esthetically pleasing appearance, or to make the teeth and gumline easier to clean. The gingivectomy was developed to treat periodontal disease. While it is still used to treat this condition, gingivectomy is now more commonly used as a cosmetic surgery.
Curing gum disease a gingivectomy is often used where other methods have failed, and before the progression of the disease threatens the bone and ligaments that support the teeth. It can reshape or remove gum tissue that is loose or diseased, as well as closing gaps that form between the teeth and gums.