Abstract
Background: A high lip line often known commonly as gummy smile is seldom a cause for concern for the patient and leads to the desire for its correction. The gummy smile is usually caused by the hyperactive pull of the elevator muscles. Methods: The procedure used in this case is a modied lip repositioning procedure wherein the labial frenum is left intact in order to maintain the midline. Result: The results following the surgery one month followed by ve months were satisfactory as around 4 mm reduction in the amount of gingiva displayed was observed. Conclusion: This modied lip repositioning can be used as a non-invasive procedure can be used to reduce the excessive display of gingiva effectively
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