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Gummy Smile Correction Using Botulinum Toxin With Respective Gingival Surgery
Irineu Gregnanin Pedron1, Alessandro Mangano2
1Dept. of Stomatology, College of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Journal of Dentistry (Shiraz, Iran)
|September 4, 2018
Summary
Gummy smile, a common concern impacting self-esteem, can be effectively treated with less invasive options. Combining botulinum toxin with gingival surgery optimizes smile aesthetics and patient quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Esthetic excellence is a key goal in dental and orthodontic treatments.
- Smile aesthetics depend on teeth, gingival tissue, and lip harmony.
- Gummy smile negatively impacts patient self-esteem and social interactions.
Observation:
- A patient presented with dentogingival discrepancy and a gummy smile.
- Treatment involved both resective gingival surgery and botulinum toxin application.
- This combined approach aimed to optimize smile harmony.
Findings:
- Botulinum toxin offers a less invasive, faster, safer, and more effective alternative for gummy smile treatment.
- The application of botulinum toxin, when dosed appropriately for the specific smile type, yields pleasing and harmonic results.
- Combining botulinum toxin with resective gingival surgery enhances esthetic improvements.
Implications:
- The combined technique successfully improved smile harmony, self-esteem, and quality of life for the patient.
- Botulinum toxin is a valuable adjunct for smile esthetics, particularly when integrated with surgical procedures.
- Conservative treatments like botulinum toxin provide better therapeutic options compared to traditional surgical interventions.
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