Kirkland knife [Olin Kirkland, American periodontist, 1876–1969; AS, cnif] , a surgical knife with a heart-shaped blade that is sharp on all edges. It is used for a primary gingivectomy incision.
Kirkland knife [Olin Kirkland, American periodontist, 1876–1969; AS, cnif] , a surgical knife with a heart-shaped blade that is sharp on all edges. It is used for a primary gingivectomy incision.