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Gummy Smile and Optimization of Dentofacial Esthetics

Authors: 
Muhamad Abu-Hussein
Nezar Watted
Azzaldeen Abdulgani
Journal Name: 
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
Volume: 
14
Issue: 
4
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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.