general anesthesia – the use of medication to induce a controlled unconscious state in a patient during treatment, allows reduced or eliminated sensation of pain and reflexive motion

gingiva – also called gum tissue, soft tissue that surrounds teeth within the mouth

gingivectomy – surgical removal of gum tissue/gingiva

gingivitis – stage of periodontal disease where gum tissue is inflamed and/or infected, but loss of tissues has not occurred

graft – surgical addition of natural or synthetic tissue to repair or reinforce tissues with defect or deficiency

Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) – advanced surgical technique used to enhance bone regeneration/regrowth

gum recession – shrinkage of gums due to periodontal disease, surgery, or other cause resulting in exposure of teeth roots

 

Location

Dentist Turnersville
900 Route 168, Suite I-6
Turnersville, New Jersey 08012

(856) 227-2554

Office Hours

Mon: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thur: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm