Abstract:Altered passive eruption is described as a condition in which the relationship between teeth, alveolar bone and the soft tissues creates an excessive gingival display and, in turn, in some circumstances, it may reveal a clinical aspect known as the gummy smile. A 29-year-old male patient presented to a dental clinic in Beirut, Lebanon, complaining about short looking teeth and excessive gingival display while smiling. Before choosing the adequate treatment and starting our procedure, periodontal and esthetic f… Show more
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