"ESTEHETIC SMILE" A CONCERN DUE TO ALTERED PASSIVE ERUPTION - CASE REPORTS

Savitha A.N, Sahar Razack, Rosh R.M

Abstract


A gummy smile is an esthetic alteration that is of concern in today’s era of perfection and beauty. The gingival complex plays a vital role in the overall beauty of an individual’s smile.

Altered passive eruption is a clinical situation that occurs due to excessive gum overlapping the enamel, thus contributing to a gummy smile. Altered passive eruption may easily be corrected provided the biologic determinants are taken into consideration to achieve a favourable esthetic outcome.

Keywords: Altered passive eruption, gummy smile, crown lengthening, gingivectomy, biologic width.


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