Abstract
Changes in the anterior region of the mouth may lead to low self-esteem or a lack of self-confidence. The appearance of anterior teeth has a significant psychological and emotional impact on a patient. A gummy smile or an excessive gingival display is a common esthetic problem. This problem can be resolved by simply removing the gingiva via precisely planned incisions that often produces satisfactory esthetic results. This technique is known as crown lengthening. Crown lengthening has been traditionally utilized as an adjunct to restorative dentistry in cases where the prosthetic crown margins lie subgingivally. This is a case report describing successful management of excessive gingival display with crown lengthening procedure. In this case, the excess of gingival tissues were removed by gingivectomy, which resulted in a very acceptable and pleasing smile.
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