Gingivoplasty


gingivoplasty gin·gi·vo·plas·ty (jĭn’jə-vō-plās’tē)
n.
The surgical reshaping and recontouring of the gum tissue for cosmetic, physiological, or functional purposes.

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    [jing-gluh-moid, ging-] /ˈdʒɪŋ gləˌmɔɪd, ˈgɪŋ-/ adjective 1. of, relating to, or resembling a . ginglymoid gin·gly·moid (jĭng’glə-moid’, gĭng’-) adj. Of, relating to, or resembling a hinge joint, such as the elbow.


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