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Facial, dental, periodontal, and tomographic characteristics of the etiology of excessive gingival display: a cross-sectional clinical study. [PDF]

open access: yesJ Periodontal Implant Sci
Castro LT   +6 more
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Esthetic treatment of altered passive eruption

Periodontology 2000, 2018
AbstractAltered passive eruption is described as a condition in which the relationship between teeth, alveolar bone and soft tissues creates an excessive display of gingiva, commonly known as a ‘gummy smile’. While there are authors who consider altered passive eruption to be a risk to periodontal health, its impact is greatest in terms of oral ...
Mónica Mele   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Altered Active and Passive Eruption: A Modified Classification

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, 2017
Focused Clinical Question: How should cases of altered passive and active eruption be diagnosed, classified, and treated?Summary: Frequently, a “gummy smile” contributes to esthetic problems and is caused by several factors such as vertical maxillary growth, dentoalveolar extrusion, short upper lip, upper lip hyperactivity, altered passive eruption ...
Mariana Schutzer Ragghianti Zangrando   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Experimental gingivitis in patients with and without altered passive eruption

Journal of Periodontology, 2019
AbstractBackgroundIndividuals with altered passive eruption (APE) are assumed to be more susceptible to periodontal diseases. To date, this hypothesis has not been sufficiently supported by scientific evidence. The aim of this study, using an experimental gingivitis model, was to examine the development and resolution of gingival inflammation in ...
Aghazada, Rustam   +6 more
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Treatment for an Altered Passive Eruption (APE)

PROCEEDING IMPROVE QUALITY IN DENTISTRY
Altered Passive Eruption (APE) is a condition where the gingival margin is more incisal or occlusal than the cementoenamel junction. Apart from disrupting the aesthetics of a smile, this condition can also be a risk factor for periodontal disease. APE is characterized by a gummy smile and short-looking teeth.
Irwandi Muslim, Ika Andriani
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Altered Passive Eruption: The gingivectomy Surgery as a Key to Esthetic Success

International Journal of Dental Sciences & Oral Care, 2020
Altered passive eruption is a genetic or a developmental condition that affects teeth. It is characterized by short clinical crowns with gummy exposure in smiling consequential to coronal position of the gingival tissue over enamel.
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Altered passive eruption.

The Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology/Periodontal abstracts, 2001
Biologic contributions to the smile play an important role in esthetics. The impact of the gingival complex on the esthetic qualities of a smile are significant, and both patients and dentists are developing a greater appreciation for the impact of gingiva on the beauty of a smile.
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