gingivo-, gingiv-

(Latin: the gums of the mouth)

gingiva

gingivae

gingival

gingivalgia

gingivectomy

Surgical excision of the gingiva (the gum around a teeth) at the level of its attachment, thus creating new marginal gingiva.

This procedure is used to eliminate gingival or periodontal (gum) pockets or to provide an approach for extensive surgical interventions, and to gain access necessary to remove calculus within the pocket.

gingivitis

gingivobuccoaxial

gingivoglossitis

Inflammation of both the tongue and gingival (gum) tissues.

gingivolabial

gingivolinguoaxial

Pertaining to or formed by the gingival (gums), lingual (tongue), and axial walls (cavity wall approximating the pulp tissue) of a tooth cavity preparation.

gingivoplasty

gingivostomatitis

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gingivo-, gingiv-

(Latin: the gums of the mouth)

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