Journal Name:
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
Volume:
14
Issue:
4
Pages From:
0
To:
0
Date:
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Keywords:
Keywords: Gummy smile, altered passive eruption, crown lengthening, Gingivoplastic, Osteoplastic
Abstract:
Abstract: A comprehensive, inter-disciplinary treatment of the mouth involves the following aspects: assessment of facial characteristics and muscle activity as well as existing relationship between visible dentition and soft tissues to improve patients´ aesthetics and function. There are some physiological and/or pathological conditions which result in excessive exposition of the gums. This causes a negative appearance and limits facial expression. Altered or delayed eruption is one of the main causes of gummy smile. This clinical report describes a gingivoplastic and Osteoplastic procedure for reduction of excessive gingival display.
