general anesthesia<\/strong> – 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<\/p>\n

gingiva<\/strong> – also called gum tissue, soft tissue that surrounds teeth within the mouth<\/p>\n

gingivectomy<\/strong> – surgical removal of gum tissue\/gingiva<\/p>\n

gingivitis<\/strong> – stage of periodontal disease where gum tissue is inflamed and\/or infected, but loss of tissues has not occurred<\/p>\n

graft<\/strong> – surgical addition\u00a0of natural or synthetic tissue to repair or reinforce tissues with defect or deficiency<\/p>\n

Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR)<\/strong> – advanced surgical technique used to enhance bone regeneration\/regrowth<\/p>\n

gum recession<\/strong> – shrinkage of gums due to periodontal disease, surgery, or other cause resulting in exposure of teeth roots<\/p>\n

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