Abstract:The patient's smile plays an important role in his psychology, managing to express joy, confidence, kindness, among other emotions. Gummy smile or subsequently, short tooth syndrome has been defined as a nonpathological condition causing esthetic disharmony in which more than 3 mm of gingival tissue is exposed when smiling. Having various etiologies such as excessive maxillary growth, short upper lip, or abnormal eruption of maxillary anterior teeth, it indicates that the approach to the problem can also be va… Show more
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