G | Dental Dictionary

• 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 the loss of tissues has not occurred
• graft - surgical addition of natural or synthetic tissue to repair or reinforce tissues with defects or deficiency
• Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) - an 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