β GINGIVECTOMYπ POINTS TO PONDERπΉGingivectomy is defined as βan excision of the soft tissue wall of the periodontal pocketβ.πΉFailure to produce beveled incision leaves a broad plateau which takes more time than ordinarily required to develop the physiologic contour of gingiva, thus theΒ incision should be beveled at approximately 45Β° to the tooth surface.πΉThe granulomatous tissue is removed first and then thorough scaling is attempted on the tooth, so that hemorrhage from the granulomatous tissue should not obscure the scaling during surgical procedure.πΉGingivectomy may be performed be means of scalpels, lasers,…
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