Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2016 Excessive gingival display during smile can result in compromised esthetics. This study aims to report a case of excessive gingival display with multiple etiologies treated by means of modified lip repositioning technique associated with esthetic crown ...
Matheus Bortoluzzi Mantovani +5 more
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Lip reposition surgery: A new call in periodontics
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2013 "Gummy smile" is a major concern for a large number of patients visiting the dentist. Esthetics has now become an integral part of periodontal treatment plan. This article presents a case of a gummy smile in which esthetic correction was achieved through periodontal plastic surgical procedure wherein a 10-12 mm of partial-thickness flap was dissected ...
Tejal Sheth +3 more
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Periodontal esthetic surgery to improve a natural smile: Report case with 2-year follow-up
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, 2020 The objective in this case report is to present a correction of excessive gingival exposure performed through periodontal esthetic surgery, using clinical crown lengthening and lip repositioning.
Peterson Oliveira Boeira +3 more
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Enhancing Perio-aesthetics using Lip Repositioning Technique: A Case Series [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchIndividuals’ perceptions of self-confidence, trustworthiness, attractiveness, intelligence, and friendliness are negatively influenced by Excessive Gingival Display (EGD).
Nishi Tanwar +4 more
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Lip repositioning with a myotomy of the elevator muscles for the management of a gummy smile [PDF]
Dental and Medical Problems, 2018 Excessive gingival display ≥4 mm is commonly referred to as a "gummy smile", which is caused by several different etiologies and can be corrected using various techniques. Therefore, the etiology of a gummy smile dictates the most appropriate treatment approach.The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical lip repositioning technique (a full ...
Asmaa Mohammad, Alammar +1 more
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Dental HypothesesIntroduction: We aimed to investigate the outcomes of a modified lip repositioning surgery technique with tie levator labii superioris and without frenectomy and myotomy for the treatment of excessive gingival display (GD). Methods: In total, 32 patients,
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Geophysical Monograph Series, Page 435-447., 2021 Exploring the links between Large Igneous Provinces and dramatic environmental impact
An emerging consensus suggests that Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) and Silicic LIPs (SLIPs) are a significant driver of dramatic global environmental and biological changes, including mass extinctions.
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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 +7 more
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Modified coronally advanced flap for multiple anterior gingival recessions: Case report
Clinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.Abstract Background The frontal envelope coronally advanced flap (CAF), designed for multiple adjacent gingival recessions (MAGR) of the anterior maxilla, involves tunneling of the midline papilla. However, when treating frontal and lateral MAGR in a single session, the tunneled midline papilla can act as a fixed point, which may limit coronal ...
Kevimy Agossa +3 more
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Mucosal coronally positioned flap technique for management of excessive gingival display
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020 Improvement of smile esthetics is a major goal of modern dentistry. Various treatment modalities have been proposed to correct excessive gingival display, depending on intraoral or extraoral etiologies.
Adel Bouguezzi +4 more
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