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Mini-Implant Assisted Gummy Smile and Deep Bite Correction
S B V Ramana Reddy1, Venkata Naga Sravanthi Jonnalagadda1
1Eswar Dental Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
|July 5, 2021
Summary
This study shows mini-implants can noninvasively correct gummy smiles and deep bites in relapsed patients. Maxillary intrusion with mini-implants improved smile aesthetics and bite alignment without surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Implantology
Background:
- Gummy smile and deep bite present esthetic challenges.
- Relapsed orthodontic cases require effective treatment strategies.
- Non-surgical correction methods are highly desirable.
Observation:
- A relapsed patient with gummy smile and deep bite was treated.
- Mini-implants were utilized for orthodontic anchorage.
- Maxillary arch intrusion was the primary treatment mechanism.
Findings:
- Significant reduction in gingival display was achieved.
- Ideal overbite and overjet were established.
- Improved smile esthetics were noted post-treatment.
Implications:
- Mini-implants offer a viable non-surgical solution for gummy smile.
- This approach enhances smile aesthetics and functional occlusion.
- Minimally invasive techniques are effective in managing complex orthodontic relapses.
