[gingiv(a) + -ectomy]-ectomy is a combining form meaning “excision” of the part specified by the initial element,used in the formation of compound words. Other words that use the affix -ectomy include: atherectomy, sclerectomy, sympathectomy, topectomy, vitrectomy
Examples of 'gingivectomy' in a sentence
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After periodontal treatment and a gingivectomy, the gingival overgrowth was significantly reduced.
Ching-Wen Chang, Chih-Jen Yang, Yu-Lin Lai 2012, 'Phenytoin- and amlodipine-induced gingival overgrowth', Journal of Dental Scienceshttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790212000141. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Subsequent gingivectomy improved the patient's gingival margins and smile esthetics one month after orthodontic therapy.
Zohreh Hedayati, Maryam Zare, Fateme Bahramnia 2014, 'Extraction of Maxillary Central Incisors: An Orthodontic-Restorative Treatment', Case Reports in Dentistryhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/268590. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The gingival enlargement was treated by gingivectomy.
Sabeeha Abbas Kadiwala, Mala Baburaj Dixit 2013, 'Gingival enlargement unveiling sarcoidosis: Report of a rare case', Contemporary Clinical Dentistryhttp://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2013;volume=4;issue=4;spage=551;epage=555;aulast=Kadiwala. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
To appreciate any enhancement in speech following gingivectomy of enlarged anterior palatal gingiva.
Aruna Balasundaram, Mythreyi Vinayagavel, Dhathri Priya Bandi 2014, 'Speech intelligibility after gingivectomy of excess palatal tissue', Contemporary Clinical Dentistryhttp://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2014;volume=5;issue=3;spage=406;epage=409;aulast=Balasundaram. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Excess gingival tissue was removed by full mouth gingivectomy and sent for histopathologicalexamination.
Lata Goyal, Afshan Bey, N D Gupta, Amitabh Varshney 2012, 'Diagnosis and management of nonsyndromic hereditary gingival fibromatosis in a 13year old girl: Report of a rare case', Contemporary Clinical Dentistryhttp://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2012;volume=3;issue=6;spage=210;epage=213;aulast=Goyal. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The procedure used to repair the fracture was gingivectomy followed by endodontic treatment.
Md Abdul Hannan Sheikh, Fahd AA Karim, Sultana Parveen 2017, 'Management of a Complicated Crown Fracture in a Tertiary Care Hospital', Journal of Enam Medical Collegehttp://www.banglajol.info/bd/index.php/JEMC/article/view/30749. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The gingival enlargement was treated by conventional gingivectomy under local anaesthesia.
Ashutosh Dixit, Seema Dixit, Pravin Kumar 2014, 'Unusual Gingival Enlargement: A Rare Case Report', Case Reports in Dentistryhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/536312. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Gingival crevicular fluid has been taken from the gingival sulcus before and after gingivectomy.
Lilies Anggarwati Astuti, Mochammad Hatta, Sri Oktawati, Rosdiana Natzir, Ressy Dwiyanti 2018, 'Change of TGF-β1 Gene Expression and TGF-β1 Protein Level in Gingival Crevicular Fluidand Identification of Plaque Bacteria in a Patient with Recurrent Localized GingivalEnlargement before and after Gingivectomy', Case Reports in Dentistryhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3670583. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The patient underwent surgical treatment with external bevel gingivectomy procedure.
Krishnamurthi Malathi, Arunachalam Muthukumaraswamy, MariaAntony PremBlaisie Rajula,Singh Arjun 2017, 'Gingival enlargement unveiling crohn's disease – A report of a rarefied case', Journal of Indian Society of Periodontologyhttp://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2017;volume=21;issue=4;spage=326;epage=328;aulast=Malathi. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)