INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the procedure called that involves the excision of gingiva to eliminate supra bony pockets or gingival enlargements?

Root planing
Gingivoplasty
Gingivectomy
Flap surgery

The correct answer is: Gingivectomy

Gingivoplasty involves the reshaping of the gingiva for esthetic purposes and is not used for the elimination of supra bony pockets or gingival enlargements. Root planing is a procedure that involves cleaning the root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque, calculus, and infected cementum. Flap surgery is a type of periodontal surgery that involves a surgical incision in the gums to access the roots of the teeth. However, it is not the complete procedure for eliminating supra bony pockets or gingival enlargements. Gingivectomy is the surgical removal of gingiva and is the correct procedure for eliminating supra bony pockets or gingival enlargements.