Lip Repositioning : Beyond the Periodontium , Periodontics – A Case Report .
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Objective: A gummy smile or a high smile line may lead to a poor smile which can have impact on patient’s appearance and confidence. This case report summarizes the use of surgical lip repositioning technique for the management of a gummy smile. Clinical considerations: The procedure limits the muscle pull of the elevator muscles of the lip by shortening the vestibule, thus reducing the gingival display when smiling. Conclusion: Healing was uneventful and follow‐up examinations of 6 months revealed reduced gingival display and a better smile line. This technique is a less invasive and conservative alternative for patients who doesn’t want an extensive therapy like orthognathic surgery.
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