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.)

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Periodontal flap surgery involves surgically separating the gingiva from the underlying tissue to allow access to the underlying bone and root surfaces for cleaning and restoration. Gingivoplasty involves reshaping the gingiva for aesthetic purposes, while ostectomy and osseous surgery involve removing or reshaping bone.

What Surgery Involves Surgically Separating the Gingival from the Underlying