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Resective surgery: an esthetic application

C L Townsend

    Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
    |August 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    Periodontal surgery, specifically internal bevel gingivectomy, can enhance smile aesthetics by adjusting gingival architecture. This technique corrects tooth length and asymmetry issues related to the smile line for improved facial harmony.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Periodontology
    • Aesthetic Surgery

    Background:

    • Gingival architecture significantly impacts smile aesthetics, influencing perceived tooth length and facial symmetry.
    • The "smile line" is a critical element in smile esthetics, directly related to the gingival margin and tooth display.
    • Asymmetries in the smile can detract from overall facial harmony and patient satisfaction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the esthetic influence of periodontal surgical techniques on smile line and gingival architecture.
    • To detail the application of an internal bevel gingivectomy for smile enhancement.
    • To demonstrate how to correct tooth length discrepancies and smile asymmetries through surgical intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing an internal bevel gingivectomy with specific technique modifications.

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  • Surgically altering gingival architecture to influence perceived tooth length.
  • Addressing right-to-left smile asymmetries and their relationship to the upper lip line.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful modification of gingival architecture to improve smile esthetics.
    • Correction of "short tooth" appearance by adjusting the gingival margin.
    • Restoration of smile symmetry and improved harmony with the upper lip line.

    Conclusions:

    • Internal bevel gingivectomy is an effective periodontal surgical technique for enhancing smile beauty.
    • Periodontal surgery offers predictable methods to correct esthetic issues related to tooth length and smile asymmetry.
    • Practitioners can significantly improve smile appearance by precisely applying these surgical techniques.