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The excessive gingival display is an esthetic issue that is commonly managed by different procedures. Lip repositioning is a modality to address the concerns of affected patients.
Dounia Sarfi +2 more
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Gummy smile - causes and modern treatment methods
Introduction and purpose: Nowadays, patients come to doctors and dentists not only with pain complaints, but also to improve their appearance. Gummy smile, or overexposure of the gums when smiling, is one of the most common aesthetic problems they ...
Monika Blicharz +4 more
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Management of excessive gingival display: Lip repositioning technique
The lips form the frame of a smile and define the esthetic zone. Excessive gingival display during smile is often referred to as "gummy smile". A successful management of excessive gingival display with lip repositioning procedure has shown excellent ...
Upasana Sthapak +4 more
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LIP REPOSITIONING SURGERY AND ITS SEQUELAE IN THE TREATMENT OF A GUMMY SMILE: A CASE REPORT
Excessive gingival display, also known as “gummy smile” has several etiologies. A gummy smile is a drawback for the esthetics and social behavior of various patients. Lip repositioning surgery confers predictable results.
Saad M. Alqahtani
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Relationship between perception of smile esthetics and orthodontic treatment in Spanish patients. [PDF]
One of the main objectives of orthodontic treatment is to achieve an esthetic smile. This study set out to analyze differences in the perception of smile esthetics among patients before and after receiving orthodontic treatment.
Belen Bolas-Colvee +3 more
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Gummy smile patients have always presented orthodontist with a huge dilemma. Gum tissue visible in the smile line should have balanced, even contour that are in harmony with upper lip. It is for this reason, that many people with a gummy smile /excessive gingival display feel their smile to be unattractive, often times feeling reluctant to smile at all.
R. K.Nizaro siyo +4 more
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Gummy Smile: Etiological Factors and Treatment Modalities
The excessive exposure of the upper gingiva is termed as gummy smile or excessive gingival display. A typical smile shows 1–2 mm of gingiva, but in cases of excessive display, more than that becomes visible, which can cause self-esteem issues for some ...
Bhumika Pareek +5 more
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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 ...
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Abstract All children should have access to quality education through a child‐centred pedagogy. An inclusive, child‐centred pedagogy uses a strength‐based view of children that recognises each child as unique and competent, providing children with multiple opportunities to explore and learn at their own pace.
Katherine Gulliver
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Abstract Periodontitis is a long‐term condition affecting up to half of the population globally and causing significant impacts on life quality. Successful management depends on taking life‐long ownership of the condition by those affected. There is a wealth of research to inform on management options. However, most of the research has been designed by
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