Abstract:Gingival smile is a term used to describe an aesthetic condition in which excessive gingival exposure at the jaw level occurs during smile. There are several factors related to its etiology, the most common is the altered passive eruption of anterior superior teeth. To correct this disharmony, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary, and the treatment plan depends on a correct diagnosis and assessment for a better prognosis. The present study aims to describe a clinical case where periodontal surgical techni… Show more
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