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A Novel Nonsurgical Smooth Thread Technique to Correct Gummy Smiles
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Open Forum
|September 24, 2025
Summary
A novel polydioxanone thread technique offers a minimally invasive solution for gummy smiles, providing rapid and long-lasting aesthetic improvements with high patient satisfaction. This non-neurotoxic treatment effectively reduces excessive gingival display.
Area of Science:
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Dermatology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- A gummy smile, characterized by excessive gingival display (>2-3mm) during smiling, presents an aesthetic concern.
- Traditional treatments include orthodontics, lip fillers, and botulinum toxin injections.
- A need exists for novel, effective, and minimally invasive gummy smile treatments.

