Minimal Invasive Surgical Approach for Treatment of Excessive Gingival Display: A Case Report Mohanty Gatha1, Das Abhaya Chandra2, Satpathy Anurag3,*, Panda Saurav2, Mohanty Rinkee4 1Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 2Reader, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 3Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 4Professor and Head, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India *Corresponding Author Anurag Satpathy Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: drasatpathy@gmail.com
Online published on 13 November, 2019. Abstract ‘Gummy smile'often the common term used for excessive gingival display may be a source of embarrassment for patients especially when esthetics is a major concern. To reduce the gingival display, a surgical technique was planned that limits the pull of elevator lip muscles by shallowing the vestibule, thereby reducing the excessive display of gingiva when patient is smiling. The procedure is predictable, safe with minimum risks and side effects. It serves as an alternate modality in esthetic treatment. Top Keywords Excessive gingival display, surgical lip repositioning, facial esthetics, gummy smile. Top |