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Kindly explain what is gum graft for a periodontics patient especially if one suffering from diabetes.Please tell.
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A gingival graft, also called gum graft or periodontal plastic surgery, is a generic name for any of a number of periodontal surgical procedures in which the gum tissue is grafted. The aim may be to cover exposed root surfaces or merely to augment the band of keratinized tissue.
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