Enhancing Smile Esthetics by Management of Gingival Enlargement using Electrosurgery and Diode Laser

Abstract

Smile plays a major role in human interactions and communication. It is a simple yet powerful gesture that can make a significant difference in how people perceive and interact with each other. Addressing dental issues that affect the smile can be crucial not only for aesthetic reasons but also for oral health and overall well-being. There are some ways in which teeth and gingiva can impact a person's smile such as tooth color, size, alignment, gingival health and gummy smile etc. Short clinical crowns or gingival enlargement can be the reasons for gummy smile. Proper consideration of biologic width and the dentogingival junction is required to diagnose the etiology and plan an effective treatment. Cosmetic dentistry offers various solutions to enhance the appearance of teeth and gingiva, such as teeth whitening, orthodontic treatment, veneers, gum contouring and dental implants for missing teeth. The aim of this case report, is to enhance esthetics by treating gingival enlargement in single visit by two different thermal modalities.