GUMMY SMILE CORRECTION WITH DIODE LASER: A CASE REPORT
Joohi Chandra, Akshay Sharma*, Ruchi Dahiya, Himanshu Thukral, Varun Kumar, Reshmi Chandra and S. Kaynat Nizami
ABSTRACT
In the modern day practice of dentistry, it is no longer acceptable to revive single teeth. Patients anticipate a final appearance which is not only physiologically and mechanically sound but also aesthetically pleasing. A gummy smile poses a restorative challenge for dentists attempting to achieve ideal aesthetics. Also, excessive gingival display space is a major concern for a large number of patients visiting the dentist. Cosmetically acceptable smiles show a gingival display of up to 3 mm. Gingival display of greater than 3 mm results in a gummy smile which is often unsightly for the individual and correction is sought. However with the advances in cosmetic dentistry; bleaching, bonding, veneering and laminates have opened doors to a wide variety of elective dental treatments to enhance aesthetic appearance, often reversing the visual signs of aging. A case is reported here on the cosmetic correction of gummy smile wherein periodontal plastic surgery for esthetic crown lengthening was performed in a single appointment using a diode laser and the teeth were restored with laminates for aesthetic enhancement.
Keywords: Bleaching, bonding, veneering and laminates.
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