Lip repositioning with or without myotomy: A randomized clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1002/jper.17-0598
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lip repositioning is a conservative surgical method for the correction of excess gingival display (EGD) by limiting the upward retraction of the lips. Lip repositioning presents a simple method for the treatment of gummy… read more here.
Keywords: clinical trial; lip repositioning; randomized clinical; repositioning without ... See more keywords
Clinical efficacy of lip repositioning technique and its modifications for the treatment of gummy smile: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04467-0
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature regarding the clinical efficacy of reducing excessive gingival display (EGD) using the surgical lip repositioning technique (LRT) and its modifications. The question to address was: "What is the clinical… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; repositioning technique; lip repositioning; meta ... See more keywords
Lip repositioning, an alternative treatment of gummy smile - A case report.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2017.09.007
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… read more here.
Keywords: gummy smile; lip repositioning; case report;
A Lip Repositioning Technique Using Polyester Threads for Gummy Smile Treatment
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/3972150
Abstract: A new technique is proposed in this study to correct the gummy smile (GS) with myotomy, combining lip repositioning with the insertion of polyester threads at the surgical site to act as a physical barrier… read more here.
Keywords: gummy smile; lip repositioning; polyester threads; technique ... See more keywords
A Modified Approach in Lip Repositioning Surgery for Excessive Gingival Display to Minimize Post-Surgical Relapse: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13040716
Abstract: Lip repositioning surgeries are performed to treat patients with excessive GD (EGD). This study aimed to explore and compare the long-term clinical results and stability following the modified lip repositioning surgical technique (MLRS) with the… read more here.
Keywords: lip repositioning; month; repositioning surgery; lip ... See more keywords