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
a
RATIONALE: Periodontal flap 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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