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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… Click to show full 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.
Keywords:
gummy smile;
lip repositioning;
case report
Journal Title: Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research
Year Published: 2018
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