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Lip Repositioning, a Solution for Gummy Smile
Pardis Haddadi1, Hadi Zare1, Ali Azadikhah2
1Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Frontiers in Dentistry
|August 15, 2022
Summary
Lip repositioning surgery effectively treats gummy smiles by reducing excessive gingival display. This simple surgical approach offers a conservative solution for improving oral aesthetics with lasting results.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Aesthetic Dentistry
Background:
- Historically, dental aesthetics focused primarily on teeth, neglecting gingival harmony.
- A balanced relationship between teeth and gingiva is crucial for an aesthetically pleasing smile.
- Excessive gingival display, or 'gummy smile,' is characterized by over 3mm of gingival show during smiling and is considered unaesthetic.
Observation:
- A case series involving three patients diagnosed with gummy smile was presented.
- All patients underwent lip repositioning surgery as a treatment modality.
- A follow-up period of one year was maintained for each patient.
Findings:
- Lip repositioning surgery demonstrated success in decreasing gingival show.
- The surgical approach was found to be simple and conservative.
- The treatment yielded positive aesthetic outcomes for patients with gummy smiles.
Implications:
- Lip repositioning surgery is a viable and effective treatment for gummy smiles.
- This technique offers a conservative surgical option for enhancing oral aesthetics.
- The findings support the integration of lip repositioning into routine dental practice for managing excessive gingival display.
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