A Suggested Approach of Managing Excessive Maxillary Gingival Display in Terminal Dentition [PDF]
The aim of this paper is to report a suggested approach for the management of excessive maxillary gingival display with terminal dentition. A segmental osteotomy of the maxillary process was performed, and the latter used as grafting material for lateral
Daniel Saad +3 more
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Interdisciplinary approach for a patient with excessive gingival display – a case report [PDF]
Excessive gingival display is often an aesthetic concern for patients and a challenge for clinicians. Multiple causes are possible and focused treatment options should be considered.
Hung Yi-Jun +2 more
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A Review of Current Techniques in Lip Reposition Surgery for Treating Excessive Gingival Display. [PDF]
Excessive gingival display (EGD), commonly known as a gummy smile (GS), is a cosmetic concern that involves exposing a significant area of gum tissue during a smile, rendering it unaesthetic. Gingival exposure greater than 3 mm is deemed aesthetically displeasing and often necessitates treatment to mask the gummy smile.
Abu Alfaraj TM +7 more
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From etiology to intervention: 50 years of progress in gummy smile research and treatment [PDF]
Excessive gingival display, commonly referred to as a “gummy smile,” is defined as more than 3 mm of gingival exposure during smiling and is often perceived as unesthetic, potentially leading to psychological and social concerns for affected individuals.
Dimitris N. Tatakis
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Guiding Esthetic Crown Lengthening: A CBCT-Based Modified Classification of Altered Passive Eruption [PDF]
Background: Altered passive eruption (APE) is one of the etiological factors associated with excessive gingival display and is commonly treated with esthetic crown lengthening (ECL).
Kitichai Janaphan, Thanasak Rakmanee
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Clinical and psychological impact of lip repositioning surgery in the management of excessive gingival display. [PDF]
Excessive gingival display (EGD), also known as a gummy smile, is characterized by overexposure of the maxillary gingiva on smiling. EGD can cause embarrassment and reduce patient satisfaction. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and psychological effects of lip repositioning surgery on the management of EGD.This experimental study enrolled 14 ...
Dawadi A +3 more
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Influence of Smile Arc on Esthetic Perception in Relation to Gingival Display: A Cross-Sectional Study on an Iranian Population [PDF]
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the Iranian’s perception of smile arc esthetics and its relationship with gingival display. Materials and Methods: Two sets of digitally-altered images of a female and a male model were presented ...
Majid Mahmoudzadeh +3 more
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There are several conditions that results in excessive gingival display. In case of class I vertical maxillary excess the reason for this excessive display is the hypermobile lip. Though orthodontic treatment is the choice of treatment, surgical repositioning along with the orthodontics gives more predictable and stable results.
Jananni M, Sivaramakrishnan M, Libby TJ.
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Perception of Altered Smile Esthetics Including Buccal Corridor, Gingival Display, and Smile Arc by Dentists and Laypersons [PDF]
Aim: To evaluate the perception of altered smile esthetics, including buccal corridor width, gingival display, and smile arc, among general dentists and laypersons.
Kanika Arora +5 more
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‘Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Excessive Gingival Display- A Review’
K.S. Senthil Kumar +3 more
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