Gummy smile diagnosis and correction techniques
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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v11i2.26051Keywords:
Dental aesthetics; Smile; Gingiva.Abstract
The term gummy smile is characterized by the excessive exposure of gingival tissue when smiling, being a relatively frequent aesthetic condition, which generates dissatisfaction and one of the biggest aesthetic complaints regarding the smile. A correct and accurate diagnosis requires assessment of the soft and bony tissues of the face, followed by an intraoral assessment of the teeth/gingival tissue and their relationship to the lips. Imaging exams can be essential to help the professional in the diagnosis. For the treatment of gummy smile to be carried out, it is essential that the Dental Surgeon knows and understands all the inherent etiologies and understands that multiple factors can be present simultaneously, and thus, select the most pertinent technique to the case. Multifactorial etiologies may require multiple treatment modalities to achieve a satisfactory result. Treatment methods include various techniques such as gingivoplasty, bone resection, techniques to reduce upper lip elevation, maxillofacial approaches, and orthodontic therapies. The purpose of this scientific research is to approach the diagnostic methods and the different techniques of gingival correction described in the literature through a literature review. Searches in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Virtual Health Library (BVS), US National library of Medicine National Institutes of Health (PubMed) and Google Scholar databases were performed. It can be concluded that a correct diagnosis is essential to outline an accurate treatment plan and offer the patient an individualized treatment, with satisfactory long-term results and that meet their expectations from an aesthetic and functional point of view.
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