The surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue that forms the periodontal pocket is ____________

a. gingivoplasty
b. gingivectomy
c. periodontal flap surgery
d. ostectomy


b
RATIONALE: The surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue that forms the periodontal pocket is gingivectomy.

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