What Surgery Involves Surgically Separating the Gingival from the Underlying

question 1

Multiple Choice

What surgery involves surgically separating the gingival from the underlying tissue? (The gingiva is incised with a scalpel and then separated with a periosteal elevator.)

• A) Periodontal flap surgery
• B) Gingivoplasty
• C) Ostectomy
• D) Osseous surgery

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