Minimally Invasive Correction of a Gummy Smile Through Digital Smile Designing and Diode LASER-Assisted Crown Lengthening: A Case Report

Authors

  • Gaurang Mistry Dean & HOD and PG guide, Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai.
  • Asha Rathod Professor and PG guide, Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai.
  • Sheetal Parab Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai.
  • Ankita Chitnis Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai.
  • Harsheeta Motwani Postgraduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai.
  • Sapna Singh Postgraduate student, Department of Prosthodontics, D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University, School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17762/jaz.v44i4.2130

Keywords:

Aesthetics; Crown Lengthening Procedure; Golden Proportion

Abstract

A gummy smile, defined as the visibility of more than 3 mm of gingival tissue during a smile, is one of the most common reasons for an unaesthetic smile. The advent of digital smile designing (DSD) marks a paradigm shift in smile enhancement. Leveraging digital editing software and photography, DSD offers a user-friendly platform for treatment planning and patient communication. The present case report details the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with unaesthetic anterior teeth and a gummy smile, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that integrates DSD and a minimally invasive gingivectomy procedure. The dynamic nature of DSD, enabling clinicians to showcase the proposed results on a computer, enhances communication with patients and fosters a shared understanding of treatment objectives

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Published

2023-11-25

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Vol. 44 No. 4 (2023)

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Copyright (c) 2023 Gaurang Mistry, Asha Rathod, Sheetal Parab, Ankita Chitnis, Harsheeta Motwani, Sapna Singh

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