Modified Lip Repositioning Surgery with and without Dual-layered Suturing for Treatment of Gummy Smile Patients [PDF]
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global OpenBackground:. The present study was performed to evaluate the differences in the efficacy of treating excessive gingival display with the standard modified lip repositioning surgery or the modified lip repositioning surgery with dual-layered suturing ...
Noury Adel, Msc
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Laser-assisted lip repositioning surgery: Novel approach to treat gummy smile [PDF]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2017 Excessive gingival display (EGD) resulting in a “gummy smile” is a major esthetic concern with ramifications in an individual's personal and social life. Numerous treatment modalities have been used for the correction of EGD.
Sana Farista +3 more
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Lip repositioning surgery for correction of excessive gingival display. [PDF]
J Pharm Bioallied Sci, 2015 Esthetic demands have considerably increased over the years in routine clinical practice. A pleasant smile can give supreme confidence to an individuals personality. However, a perfect smile is dictated by a perfect balance of the white (teeth) and pink (gingival) display.
Muthukumar S +3 more
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Lip repositioning: An alternative cosmetic treatment for gummy smile. [PDF]
J Indian Soc Periodontol, 2014 Excessive gingival display, commonly referred to as 'gummy smile' is a major hurdle in overall personality of an individual. Gummy smile, secondary to altered passive eruption and tooth mal-positioning, can be predictably treated with Surgery and orthodontic therapy. In patients with jaw deformities, orthognathic surgery can be performed. However, this
Dayakar MM, Gupta S, Shivananda H.
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Lip repositioning technique. A simple surgical procedure to improve the smile harmony. [PDF]
J Clin Exp Dent, 2018 Excessive gingival display is an esthetic concern for patients. It is a condition in which an overexposure of the maxillary gingiva (>3mm) is present during smiling. There are different etiologies of a gummy smile, such as vertical maxillary excess, short and hyperactive upper lip, altered passive eruption, anterior dentoalveolar extrusion, or a ...
Faus-Matoses V +3 more
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An innovative cosmetic technique called lip repositioning
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2010 A clinical report describing the successful use of the lip repositioning technique for the reduction of excessive gingival display. A female patient aged 34 years reported with a chief complaint of gummy smile and was treated with this technique ...
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Esthetic Crown Lengthening Associated With Modified Lip Repositioning Surgery (Modified LipStat) in the Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display: A 6-Year Follow-Up Case Report [PDF]
Case Reports in DentistrySmiling expresses emotions and affects interpersonal relationships, influencing self-esteem and social life. Nowadays, concerns about aesthetics and access to the Internet have made people more informed and demanding about treatments for gingival smile ...
Cesar Augusto Signori Arruda +3 more
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Management of excessive gingival display: Lip repositioning technique
Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization, 2015 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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Surgical Lip Repositioning in Search of Aesthetics - A Case Series
Indian Journal of Dental ResearchIntroduction The gummy smile (GS) or excessive gum visibility (EGV) is an aesthetic concern that affects an individual’s attractiveness and personality. Treatment Planning Lip Repositioning surgery (LRP) is a less invasive surgery that can be attributed ...
SK Aziz Ikbal +5 more
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Botox as an adjunct to lip repositioning for the management of excessive gingival display in the presence of hypermobility of upper lip and vertical maxillary excess [PDF]
Dental Research Journal, 2016 Background: Excessive gingival display (GD) is a frequent finding that can occur because of various intraoral or extraoral etiologies. This work describes the use of a mucosal repositioned flap for the management of a gummy smile associated with vertical
Lobna Abdel Aziz Aly +1 more
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