Gingival resection surgery complementation through botulinum toxin application at the management of gummy smile
RSBO (Impr.)
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12(4): 389-393, Oct.-Dec. 2015. ilus
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The gummy smile is characterized by a marked gingival exposure on smiling and it has been considered as one of the main complaints of patients, also influencing on self-esteem and social relationship. The development of new techniques such as botulinum toxin application may be a more conservative treatment option than surgical intervention (myectomy and Le Fort I osteotomy) in the treatment of gummy smile.Objective:
To present the case of a patient who presented dental-gingival discrepancy and gummy smile, treated by gingival resection surgery and complemented by the application of botulinum toxin. Case report A female patient, 23 years old, presented dental-gingival discrepancy and gummy smile, treated by gingival resection surgery and complemented by the application of botulinum toxin.Results:
The gingival resection surgery promoted improvement of dental relationship, caused by increase of dental zenith and the application of botulinum toxin caused uniform dehiscence of the upper lip, increasing the harmony of the smile and improving self-esteem and quality life.Conclusion:
Botulinum toxin is an additional option in the cosmetic improvement of the smile and gives better results when combined with gingival resection surgery.
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Revista:
RSBO (Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
Odontología
Año:
2015
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Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Unochapecó/BR
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