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Lip repositioning, an alternative treatment of gummy smile - A case report
Deepthi K1, Umesh Yadalam2, Rajeev Ranjan3
1Department of Dentistry, ESIC Medical College, PGIMSR and Model Hospital, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010, India.
Abstract:
The aim of present case report is to discuss surgical lip repositioning technique for the management of excessive gingival display related with vertical maxillary excess and increase mobility of the upper lip. By restricting the muscle pull by elevator lip muscles, this procedure reduces excessive gingival display during smiling. For patient, this procedure is safe, less invasive with minimal side effects and an alternative to orthognathic surgery in the correction of gummy smile.
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