Which procedure removes gingival tissue, exposing more tooth structure?

Which procedure removes gingival tissue, exposing more tooth structure?

• A. Gingivectomy
• B. Gingival hyperplasia
• C. Gingivoplasty
• D. Subgingival curettage

Answer: (A)

Removing gingival tissue to reveal more tooth structure is achieved with gingivectomy. This procedure surgically excises gingival tissue at the margins (and sometimes apically) to reduce pocket depths or to recontour the gum line, thereby exposing more of the tooth and root surfaces. Gingival hyperplasia is the opposite process, an overgrowth of gum tissue that covers more of the tooth rather than exposing it. Gingivoplasty reshapes the gingiva to improve contour without removing significant tissue to expose tooth structure. Subgingival curettage focuses on cleaning under the gum line and removing diseased tissue lining the pocket, not on removing gingival tissue to uncover more tooth structure.

Removing gingival tissue to reveal more tooth structure is achieved with gingivectomy. This procedure surgically excises gingival tissue at the margins (and sometimes apically) to reduce pocket depths or to recontour the gum line, thereby exposing more of the tooth and root surfaces. Gingival hyperplasia is the opposite process, an overgrowth of gum tissue that covers more of the tooth rather than exposing it. Gingivoplasty reshapes the gingiva to improve contour without removing significant tissue to expose tooth structure. Subgingival curettage focuses on cleaning under the gum line and removing diseased tissue lining the pocket, not on removing gingival tissue to uncover more tooth structure.