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

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