gingivectomy
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gingivectomies
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Fifteen years ago, she had a gingivectomy, an operation to remove some of the extra gum tissue.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2014
According to data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, 569,160 gingivectomies were performed in 2005-6, the most recent years available.
From New York Times ● Jul. 31, 2014
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