gingival margin trimmer


gingival margin trimmer

A cutting instrument for shaping gingival contours. It has a curved and angled shaft for use either on the right or left sides and on the mesial or distal surfaces. See also: trimmer

gin·gi·val mar·gin trim·mer

(jinji-văl mahrjin trimĕr) Angulated chisellike instrument used to bevel gingival margin of a tooth in cavity preparation.
Synonym(s): margin trimmer.