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Antonio Gracco¹, Stephen Tracey

¹University of Ferrara, Italy. antoniogracco@gmail.com

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Cosmetic Procedures
Facial Aesthetics

Background:

Gingival excess, or a gummy smile, can cause aesthetic concerns for patients.
Surgical interventions are traditional treatments but may not be suitable for all patients.
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) has emerged as a potential non-surgical alternative.

Observation:

Three female patients presented with significant gingival excess.
These patients declined surgical treatment options for their condition.
Botulinum neurotoxin was administered to address the gingival display.

Findings:

Temporary resolution of gingival excess was achieved in all three patients following BoNT treatment.
The neurotoxin effectively reduced the appearance of a gummy smile.
No adverse events were reported during the observation period.

Implications:

Botulinum neurotoxin represents a viable, temporary, non-surgical option for managing gingival excess.
This treatment can improve patient satisfaction and quality of life by addressing aesthetic concerns.
Further research may explore long-term efficacy and optimal dosing for gingival excess treatment.