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Gummy Smile: Etiological Factors and Treatment Modalities

Indian Journal of Dental Sciences
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, Abhinav Bhasker, José Luis Calvo Guirado, Vidushi Jindal, Monika Kumari, Vikas Jindal   +5 more
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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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When Biology Meets Medicine: A Perspective on Foundation Models

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
Artificial intelligence, and foundation models in particular, are transforming life sciences and medicine. This perspective reviews biological and medical foundation models across scales, highlighting key challenges in data availability, model evaluation, and architectural design.
Kunying Niu, Yuxing Wang, Limin Zou, Jing Huang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcomes of periodontal therapy: Strengthening the relevance of research to patients. A co‐created review

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
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
Ian Needleman, Neil Almond, Natalie Leow, Jim Phillips   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgery First Approach to Correct Gummy Smile in an Adult Female

Advances in Human Biology
Vertical maxillary excess associated with long face syndrome or a hyperdivergent growth pattern gives patients an excessive gummy smile with overexposure of the upper anterior teeth.
Sujeeth Kumar Shetty, Nitin V Muralidhar, T Jerusha   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Listening to young children with disabilities: Experiences of quality in mainstream primary education

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical plaque removal in step‐1 of care

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Maintaining a regular oral hygiene routine is essential for taking care of our mouths, ensuring healthy teeth, and achieving fresh breath. Patient education on oral hygiene is an important component of their overall treatment. Firstly, patients should be informed about the direct connection between bacteria in dental plaque and oral diseases ...
G. A. (Fridus) Van der Weijden, Cor van Loveren   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of mucoperiosteal flap and osteotomy for the treatment of gummy smile: a case report

RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia
Currently the search for aesthetic procedures has increased significantly in dentistry, with the aim of achieving a more harmonious and symmetrical smile.
Leonardo Trzaskos Laudelino, Gibson Luiz Pilatti   +1 more
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Laser-Assisted Gingivectomy to Treat Gummy Smile

Dental Clinics of North America, 2022
Excessive gingival display (EGD) is the extensive exposure of the gingiva during a smile. It is a common concern among patients, which may compromise the esthetic outcome of the dental treatment. Dental lasers demonstrate several advantages for soft tissue dental surgery compared with conventional surgical methods related to their technical ...
Capodiferro S., Kazakova R.
openaire   +3 more sources

Animal empathy reconsidered: a multidimensional profile account

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Empathy is the glue that holds societies together and yet several fundamental questions about empathy persist. What is empathy (the definitional question)? Is it uniquely human and, if not, which nonhuman animals possess empathy (the distribution question)? Which type or quality of empathy is realized in different species (the quality question)
Albert Newen, Maja Griem, Ludwig Huber, Thomas Bugnyar, Aaron Blaisdell, Simone Pika   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source