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Gummy Smile Correction Using Different Techniques

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Last updated: 22 Jan 2023

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Orthodontics

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objective: To compare and evaluate two different techniques used to correct the gummy smile cases. Methods: This study was carried out upon 14 patients. The studied cases were divided into 2 groups, the first group included 7 cases were underwent intrusive technique only, the second group included 7 cases were underwent intrusive technique in addition laser assisted lip repositioning procedure. Pre-and post-treatment extraoral frontal view photographs during smile were taken and the amount of gingival displays(GD) were measured. Results & conclusion: Data of the study showed that the laser assisted lip repositioning procedures with intrusion were more effective than intrusion technique only in treatment of gummy smile cases, P<0.05.

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10.21608/aadj.2018.53930

Keywords

gummy smile, Laser assisted technique, Intrusive technique

Authors

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Hussein

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. Ahmed

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Assistant Lecturer in Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Assiut.

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Saleh

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Saleh

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Professor and head of Orthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Assiut

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Mohamed

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Salim

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Ass. Professor in Arthodontic Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University, Assuit

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8243

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2018-10-01

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2018-08-18

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2018-10-01

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23

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27

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2682-2822

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974

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Al-Azhar Assiut Dental Journal

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22 Jan 2023