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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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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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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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A Modification for Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display: Tooth-Based Lip-Repositioning Technique
The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry, 2020Exposure of maxillary gingiva more than 3 mm while smiling is referred to as "excessive gingival display" or "gummy smile." Various treatment options for excessive gingival display are published in the literature, including lip repositioning, crown lengthening, botulinum toxin-A injections, and orthognathic surgeries. This case report aims to present a
Onurcem, Duruel +2 more
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Management of excessive gingival display with mucosal coronally positioned flap.
Stomatologija, 2023Current methods of managing excessive gingival display, an aesthetic concern, with gingivectomy, orthodontic intrusion, restorative dentistry and even botulinum toxin, have often been unsatisfactory. This study evaluates the efficacy of mucosal coronally positioned flap (MCPF) for reduction of gingival display.Eight healthy patients, above 18 years ...
Rajesh Kumar Raju, Namburi +4 more
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The threshold of acceptability of excessive gingival display by laypersons: a systematic review.
The international journal of esthetic dentistry, 2022Excessive gingival display ('gummy smile') is often an esthetic concern for the patient. There is a difference in perception of smile esthetics between dentists and laypersons. Understanding what is acceptable to laypersons is critical to achieve patient satisfaction in terms of smile esthetics.
Panchali, Batra +3 more
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Excessive gingival display--etiology, diagnosis, and treatment modalities.
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985), 2011Extensive exposure of the gingiva during a smile, called excessive gingival display, may be a point of concern for both patients and clinicians. Patients often present to the dental clinic seeking a solution to their "gummy" appearance. A clinician must fully understand the various factors involved in this situation, to provide patients with an ...
Nir, Silberberg +2 more
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The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 2013
Lip repositioning surgery is a largely unknown and underutilized treatment modality for excessive gingival display. It involves precise resection of maxillary mucosal tissues with reattachment of the lip in a more coronal position. This limits lip elevation on smiling and increases lip fullness.
Paul J, Jacobs, Bryan P, Jacobs
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Lip repositioning surgery is a largely unknown and underutilized treatment modality for excessive gingival display. It involves precise resection of maxillary mucosal tissues with reattachment of the lip in a more coronal position. This limits lip elevation on smiling and increases lip fullness.
Paul J, Jacobs, Bryan P, Jacobs
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Differential diagnosis and treatment of excess gingival display.
Practical periodontics and aesthetic dentistry : PPAD, 1999Excess gingival display, commonly described as the "gummy smile," has received increased emphasis in the dental literature in recent years. There are several etiologies for this condition, including lip length and activity, clinical crown length, dentoalveolar extrusion, and vertical maxillary excess.
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Lip repositioning for reduction of excessive gingival display: a clinical report.
The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry, 2006Excessive gingival display can be managed by a variety of treatment modalities, depending on the specific diagnosis. This case report demonstrates the successful management of excessive gingival display with a lip-repositioning procedure. This is accomplished by removing a strip of mucosa from the maxillary buccal vestibule, then suturing the lip ...
Ari, Rosenblatt, Ziv, Simon
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