A comparison between modified and conventional surgical techniques for surgical lip repositioning in the management of the gummy smile.
Asmaa AlammarOmar HeshmehRadek MounajjedMichaela GoodsonOmar HamadahPublished in: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] (2018)
The recent increase in demand for an esthetic smile has led to the development a modification of conventional lip repositioning for correcting gummy smile by myotomy of lip elevator muscles. This modified technique offers less relapse and greater stability post-operatively than the conventional technique.
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