Gummy Smile treatment (GumLift)

Description

Gum Lift is the surgical procedure which is often performed to reduce the “gummy smile’ that some individuals have. The existing gum is separated from the underlying bone, the excess bone is trimmed and the same gum tissue is placed back and stitched at a higher level but we just like to call it the gummy smile surgery. The result is a biologically stable and acceptable proportion of bone and gum which are now less visible. This procedure is different from the simple “cutting off” (gingivectomy) of the excess gum that can be achieved by a: Laser, b: Radio-surgery or c: Surgical knife. The “cutting off” of the gum edge, while having some useful indications, is very limited in what it can achieve. When the very limited biological restrictions are violated, the gum will either re-grow or a permanent state of gingivitis will develop. For a stable and permanent improvement the underlying bone must be also reduced proportionately. In case of badly broken down/attrited teeth, crowns or veneers may be placed to enhance the aesthetics of front teeth. It is also a treatment option for short teeth as well as remaining excessive gum display after orthodontic (braces) treatment.

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