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Gum biopsy


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Gum biopsy
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Alternative Names

Biopsy - gingiva (gums)


What the risks are
  • Bleeding from the biopsy site
  • Infection of the gums
  • Soreness

Special considerations

Avoid brushing the biopsy area for 1 week.



Review Date: 03/03/2009
Reviewed By: James L. Demetroulakos, MD, FACS, Department of Otolaryngology, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology and Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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