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Lip repositioning, a solution for gummy smile

Frontiers in Dentistry, 2021
For many years oral esthetic problems treated by dentists were limited to those involving the teeth without giving consideration to the gingiva. However, today it is well established that these structures should be in balance to appear esthetically ...
Pardis Haddadi, Hadi Zare, Ali Azadikhah
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Atomically precise metal cluster enzymes for pathological tissue regeneration

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of atomically precise metal cluster enzymes (MCEs) for pathological tissue regeneration. Atomically precise MCEs can modulate biological processes, such as attenuation of inflammatory responses, eradication of bacterial pathogens, regulation of angiogenesis, and promotion of cell development.
Ziqiang Xiong, Zhifeng Shi, Mengqing Li, Jien Han, Haoyan Chen, Maofei Ran, Shaojian Zhong, Limin Ma, Chengyun Ning, Youzhun Fan, Zhenghua Tang, Peng Yu   +11 more
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A stepwise approach to the correction of excessive gingival display: an integrative review of the literature

Australasian Orthodontic Journal, 2020
Excessive gingival display is an aesthetic concern for patients and a challenge for clinicians. An accurate diagnosis is essential in order to provide effective treatment.
Hung Yi-Jun, Lin I-Ping, Wang Szu-Han, Lai Eddie Hsiang-Hua   +3 more
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LipStaT® Surgery, A Novel Technique for the Treatment of Gummy Smile: Case Report

Acta Odontológica Colombiana, 2020
Introduction: The lip stabilization technique (LipStaT®) is a novel surgical approach for the management of gummy smile. It is an outpatient technique, minimally invasive, with low risk of morbidity and low incidence of complications.
Isabella Manzur Villalobos, Eilien Gisek Tovío Martínez, Eliana Marcela Guzmán Menco, Adel Martínez Martínez   +3 more
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Beyond wound sealing: A dual‐functional adhesive nanofiber membrane promoting coagulation and osteogenesis in extraction sites

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Inspired by the suction mechanics of octopus suckers, a dual‐layer nanofiber membrane integrates antibacterial protection, strong wet adhesion, and osteogenic support, offering a bioinspired strategy for effective hemostasis and alveolar bone preservation.
Huijing Ma, Liheng Gao, Hao Liang, Wentao Jiang, Junyi Wang, Jiajia Wang, Shuhan Duan, Lingxi Meng, Adilijiang Yimiti, Wenjie Zhang   +9 more
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Lip repositioning for gummy smile: A case series evaluating postoperative lip length and patient satisfaction with 6-month follow-up

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases
Background: A harmonious smile is a key component of facial aesthetics, with normal gingival display ranging from 1 to 3 mm. Excessive gingival exposure, defined as a gummy smile, can result from skeletal, dentoalveolar, or soft tissue factors ...
Mohamad A. Alhomsi, Issa B. Wehbeh
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An Integrated modified lip repositioning using bioresorbable collagen membrane: A long-lasting auxiliary treatment approach for gummy smile

Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization, 2019
Excessive gingival display is one of the major causes of patient embarrassment. An imbalance in the gingiva–tooth ratio results in the dominance of gingival appearance often referred to as “gummy smile.” A normal gingival display between the inferior ...
Dhar Devang Thaker, Shilpi Shah, Ritu Saptak Shah, Archita Kikani   +3 more
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Management of severe bone loss in patients at risk of medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw with microsurgery and guided bone regeneration: A case study

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a challenging complication associated with antiresorptive medications. Its exact pathophysiology remains unclear, but dental extractions and infections are known triggers, complicating prevention, and treatment.
Pedro Franco Ferreira, José Maurício Paradella de Camargo, Lara Maria Alencar Ramos Innocentini, Ana Carolina Fragoso Motta   +3 more
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Effect of aesthetic crown lengthening on life quality and self‐esteem: 2‐year study

Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background A gummy smile can result from several factors, often leading to a disharmonious appearance and causing physical and psychological discomfort for the patient. This study aimed to evaluate changes in self‐esteem and quality of life for patients, as well as the recidivism rate, following aesthetic crown lengthening (ACL) surgery ...
Leticia S. Arroteia, Camila S. Stolf, Hélvis E. S. Paz, Thais F. M. Paschoal, Mabelle F. Monteiro, Márcio Z. Casati, Mauro P. Santamaria, Renato C. V. Casarin   +7 more
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Physiologic Midtreatment Tooth Movement as a Correction Strategy for Iatrogenic Root Exposure

Case Reports in Dentistry, 2020
In the case report showcased, we describe orthodontic treatment of a female patient with an excessive gingival display on smiling and severe dental crowding, with maxillary canines positioned excessively buccal (ectopic) to and in near transposition to ...
Adith Venugopal, Paolo Manzano, M. Srirengalakshmi, Anand Marya, Nikhilesh R. Vaid, S. Jay Bowman   +5 more
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