Abstract
Periodontal plastic or aesthetic surgery by its definition comprises of surgical procedures performed to correct or eliminate anatomic, developmental or traumatic deformities of the gingiva or oral mucosa. ‘Perfect smile’ has been the common desire of many people in this era. Smile has significant role in the expression, appearance and in the development of self-esteem. Excessive gingival display, which is commonly termed as ‘gummy smile’ will adversely affects smile aesthetics and is therefore undesirable to many people. It is one of the several developmental or acquired deformities and conditions that manifest in the periodontium. Different literature reveals common consensus on considering gingival display of greater than 3 mm is gummy smile and is unaesthetic. Lip repositioning surgery has been establishing as a promising less invasive alternative treatment modality in aesthetic rehabilitation for the cases of excessive gingival display. Perseverance and application of such technique shall provide many more a horizon to this young but highly imaginative and creative technique in periodontal therapy to charter.
Highlights
The evolution of dentistry over time has brought about increased awareness and demand for enhanced aesthetics
Periodontal plastic surgery abiding by its definition comprises of surgical procedures performed to correct or eliminate anatomic, developmental or traumatic deformities of the gingiva or oral mucosa
Intervention within these realms necessitates a systematic aesthetic evaluation including patients request for aesthetic therapy, medical history, and extra-oral evaluation; including facial symmetry, facial dimensions, lip length and thickness, profile and smile line
Summary
The evolution of dentistry over time has brought about increased awareness and demand for enhanced aesthetics. Periodontal plastic surgery abiding by its definition comprises of surgical procedures performed to correct or eliminate anatomic, developmental or traumatic deformities of the gingiva or oral mucosa. Intervention within these realms necessitates a systematic aesthetic evaluation including patients request for aesthetic therapy, medical history, and extra-oral evaluation; including facial symmetry, facial dimensions, lip length and thickness, profile and smile line. Excessive gingival display (EGD), which is commonly termed as ‘gummy smile’ will adversely affects smile aesthetics and is undesirable to many people It is one of the several developmental or acquired deformities and conditions that manifest in the periodontium.[4] Altered passive eruption, vertical maxillary excess, short or hypermobile upper lip or the combination of these factors are the common etiologies of excessive gingival display.[5,6,7]. Humagain et al: Lip Repositioning Surgery: A Newer Paradigm in Periodontal Aesthetics
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