Periodontics · single question
Gingivectomy is used for:
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Correct answer: A. Gingival hyperplasia (to remove excess gingival tissue)
- A. Correct. Gingivectomy is a surgical procedure to excise excess gingival tissue, commonly performed for gingival hyperplasia/enlargement (e.g., drug-induced or inflammatory).
- B. Bone regeneration requires different procedures (e.g., guided bone regeneration, grafting), not simple gingivectomy.
- C. Root coverage requires soft tissue grafting procedures, the opposite goal of removing tissue via gingivectomy.
- D. Crown lengthening with osseous recontouring involves bone removal, a different (though sometimes combined) procedure from a soft-tissue-only gingivectomy.