Clinical term
gingivectomy
Reshaping or removing excess gum tissue to expose more tooth, either to improve appearance or to make a tooth restorable.
Also called: crown lengthening, gum contouring
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Read the full guideGingivectomy Procedure for Removing Excess Gum Tissue
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- Functional Crown Lengthening Before Dental Crown Placement
- Crown Lengthening for Altered Passive Eruption
- Gingivectomy Versus Surgical Crown Lengthening Comparison
- Uneven Gum Margins and Laser Gum Contouring
- Tooth Width to Length Ratios in Aesthetic Restorations
- Laser Gum Contouring for Gummy Smile Correction
- Aesthetic Crown Lengthening for a Perfect Smile
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