Literature DB >> 30191115

Lip repositioning, an alternative treatment of gummy smile - A case report.

Deepthi K1, Umesh Yadalam2, Rajeev Ranjan3, Sarita Joshi Narayan2.   

Abstract

The aim of present case report is to discuss surgical lip repositioning technique for the management of excessive gingival display related with vertical maxillary excess and increase mobility of the upper lip. By restricting the muscle pull by elevator lip muscles, this procedure reduces excessive gingival display during smiling. For patient, this procedure is safe, less invasive with minimal side effects and an alternative to orthognathic surgery in the correction of gummy smile.

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Keywords:  Excessive gingival display; Gummy smile; Lip repositioning

Year:  2017        PMID： 30191115      PMCID： PMC6107926          DOI： 10.1016/j.jobcr.2017.09.007

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Oral Biol Craniofac Res        ISSN： 2212-4268


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Authors:  M Jananni; M Sivaramakrishnan; Thomas J Libby
Journal:  J Nat Sci Biol Med       Date:  2014-07
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