Gingivectomy is surgical removal of the gum tissue or gingiva
Indications of gingivectomy
Removal of fibrous or edematous enlargements of gingival
Eliminations of supra alveolar pockets and pseudopockets
For esthetic purpose [where crown length is decreased]
Creation of bilateral symmetry
Types of gingivectomy
Surgical gingivectomy
Gingivectomy by electro surgery
Laser gingivectomy
Gingivectomy by chemosurgery
Surgical gingivectomy
In surgical gingivectomy periodontal knives, bard-parker knives and auxiliary instruments are used to do the gingivectomy procedure
Gingivectomy by electro surgery
In gingivectomy by electrosurgery needle electodes,dimond shaped electrodes are used to do the procedure
Laser gingivectomy
Now a days Most commonly used procedure in gingivectomy is laser gingivectomy.carbon dioxide and Nd-YAG lasers are used in laser gingivectomy
Advantages of laser gingivectomy
Bleeding free working environment
No local anesthesia is required
Post operative pain is minimal
Gingevectomy by chemosurgery
Chemicals used are 5%para formaldehyde or potassium hydroxide to remove the gingiva.