"gum lift" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gum lifts [plural]
Etymology: From gum + lift, apparently by analogy with face lift. Etymology templates: {{m|en|gum}} gum, {{m|en|lift}} lift, {{m|en|face lift}} face lift Head templates: {{en-noun}} gum lift (plural gum lifts)
  1. (cosmetic dentistry) A gingivectomy performed for the aesthetic purpose of raising or shaping the gum line. Wikipedia link: Gum lift
    Sense id: en-gum_lift-en-noun-u8971I4n Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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