Periodontal Plastic Surgery to Improve Aesthetics in Patients with Altered Passive Eruption/Gummy Smile: A Case Series Study [PDF]
International Journal of Dentistry, 2012 Altered passive eruption/gummy smile is a common challenge in patients requiring aesthetic treatment. A specific surgical protocol was designed and tested in patients with altered passive eruption.
Francesco Cairo +4 more
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Applied Sciences, 2023 This research aims to investigate the relationship between orthodontic treatment (OT) and altered passive eruption (APE). Materials and Methods: A case–control study was carried out among the dentistry students at Jazan University. A total of 21 students
Zaki Hakami
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Prevalence of Altered Passive Eruption in Orthodontically Treated and Untreated Patients [PDF]
Journal of Periodontology, 2014 Background: Some authors have reported that after orthodontic treatment (OT), a “gummy smile” might develop. Nevertheless, there are no studies in the literature that investigate whether OT increases the presence of altered passive eruption (APE). The primary aim of this cross‐sectional study is to evaluate the prevalence of APE after OT (OT group) and
JOSÉ Nart +2 more
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Crown Lengthening For Type 1B Altered Passive Eruption
International Dental JournalIntroduction: This case report highlights the efficacy of surgical crown lengthening in managing Type 1B altered passive eruption (APE), a condition characterized by gummy smile and short clinical crowns, leading to compromised aesthetics and functional ...
Zishan Xu, Chunxu Lv
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Pink–White Esthetic Optimization in Excessive Gingival Display Using Crown Lengthening and Direct Composite Veneering [PDF]
Case Reports in DentistryAn esthetic smile plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient confidence and social well-being. Smile esthetics are influenced by multiple factors, including maxillary anterior tooth morphology, lip length and mobility, periodontal health, and the degree ...
Nihangma Patangwa, Sanjay Kumar Sah
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Treatment of Altered Passive Eruption Related Gummy Smile
Periodontics and Prosthodontics, 2017 Background: This report describes the management of a case with gummy smile by esthetic crown lengthening, along with gingival depigmentation using 980 nm diode laser. Methods: A 23 year old male patient reported with the demand for cosmetic correction of “gummy smile”.
Veena A Patil, Jignesh R Patel
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A Smile Reimagined: Gummy Smile Resolution with Cutting Edge Method Using Chu’s Gauge and Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement [PDF]
Case Reports in DentistryExcessive gingival display (EGD) is one of the most common aesthetic concerns, and its correction often presents a challenge to periodontists. It has a multifactorial etiology, and this article describes a case involving hypermobile upper lip (HUL ...
Shalini Mundra, Neetha. J. Shetty
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A comparative study of radiofrequency and diode laser assisted crown lengthening procedure with clinical and patient centered outcomes [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Excessive gingival display can be treated with crown lengthening by scalpel, lasers, or electrosurgical equipment. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of crown lengthening, performed with diode laser or radiofrequency in terms of patient ...
Ece Rakunt Toptaş +2 more
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Etiologies of excessive gingival display in a Saudi population [PDF]
Saudi Dental JournalIntroduction: Excessive gingival display (EGD) is a mucogingival deformity characterized by overexposure of the maxillary gingiva while smiling. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify EGD etiologies and their prevalence in participants at King Saud
Reham AL Jasser +5 more
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SOME ASPECTS OF TEETH ERUPTION. A LITERATURE REVIEW
Проблеми екології та медицини, 2021 In modern dental practice, one of the complaints of patients is unsatisfactory appearance due to the visually disproportionate size of teeth. Diagnostic assessment of the smile reflects the amount of gum and tooth tissue exposed.
L.V. Smaglyuk +2 more
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