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Periodontal treatment of excessive gingival display
Seminars in Orthodontics, 2013Excessive gingival display upon smile is usually considered esthetically displeasing. Based on the etiology, this condition can be treated with orthodontics alone or with an interdisciplinary approach including other dental specialists. This article focuses on periodontal methods that can be used to improve the "gingival smile" when it is caused by ...
Ramzi V. Abou-Arraj, Nada M. Souccar
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Treatment of a dental deep bite in a patient with vertical excess and excessive gingival display
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 1989The purpose of this report is to demonstrate the importance of developing an individualized treatment plan and treatment mechanics based on the patient's specific dental, skeletal, and profile problems. A case report is presented outlining the diagnosis and treatment planning for a patient who had a 100% deep bite combined with vertical facial excess ...
J S, Casko, K M, Eberle, B J, Hoppens
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Lip repositioning for the treatment of excess gingival display: A systematic review
Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 2017AbstractBackgroundLip repositioning is a conservative surgical technique used to treat excess gingival display. An array of modifications has been introduced to the technique over time and as studies show the technique and its modifications to be successful, there is little standardized information for clinicians to make informed decisions when ...
Omnia K Tawfik +5 more
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Evaluating the Impacts of Some Etiologically Relevant Factors on Excessive Gingival Display
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2021The literature offers limited and even conflicting information on the etiology of gummy smile. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate smile line, hypermobile upper lip (HUL), altered passive eruption (APE), and short upper lip (SUL) distribution in a group of patients seeking dental treatment and examine their effects on gummy smile.
Mehtap Bilgin, Çetin +3 more
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Excessive gingival display: treatment by a modified lip repositioning technique
Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2012AbstractAimThe objective of this prospective study was to investigate outcomes of a lip repositioning technique for the treatment of excessive gingival display.Materials and MethodsThirteen consecutively treated patients with excessive gingival display were treated with a modified lip repositioning technique.
Cléverson O, Silva +4 more
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Botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of excessive gingival display
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2005One cause of excessive gingival display is the muscular capacity to raise the upper lip higher than average. Several surgical procedures have been reported to improve the condition, but surgery always involves risk and is costly. Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) (Botox; Allergan, Irvine, Calif) has been studied since the late 1970s for the treatment of ...
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Conservative orthodontic-prosthodontic approach for excessive gingival display: A clinical report
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, 2015A differential diagnosis of excessive gingival display is critical in determining appropriate treatment options and sequence. Anterior tooth malposition for patients with deep vertical overlap has been suggested as one of the 3 main causes of excessive gingival display.
Rafael, del Castillo +2 more
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Comparison of Two Botulinum Toxin Injection Methods for Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2021Background: Hyperfunction of the muscles of the upper lip is considered as the most common cause of excessive gingival display (EGD). The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of botulinum toxin (BT) injection as a conservative treatment for EGD due to muscular hyperfunction and to compare the outcome of 2 ...
Hussain Adnan, Aldhaher, Salwan Y, Bede
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Management of excessive gingival display using botulinum toxin type A: a descriptive study
Toxicon, 2021Botulinum toxin is a protease used by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes chemical denervation of skeletal muscles, producing a temporary weakening of muscle activity. Despite having a transitory effect, the application of botulinum toxin has been identified as an alternative for correcting an excessive gingival display (EGD).
Fernando de Oliveira, Andriola +4 more
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Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display Using a Modified Lip Repositioning Technique
The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 2013Excessive gingival display during smiling ("gummy smile") is an esthetic issue that affects a considerable part of the population. The hyperactivity of the elevator muscle of the upper lip is one of the main causes of a gummy smile, and several techniques have been proposed for its treatment.
Noé Vital, Ribeiro-Júnior +4 more
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