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Gingival Grafting

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In periodontology, gingival grafting, also called gum grafting or periodontal plastic surgery, is a generic term for the performance of any of a number of surgical procedures in which the gingiva is grafted. The aim may be to cover exposed root surfaces or merely to augment the band of keratinized tissue.

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In periodontology, gingival grafting, also called gum grafting or periodontal plastic surgery, is a generic term for the performance of any of a number of surgical procedures in which the gingiva is grafted.
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