Re: ‘Treatment of gummy smile: Nasal septum dysplasia as etiologic factor and therapeutic target’

Abstract An evaluation and commentary of a recently suggested technique for the correction of gummy smiles is presented. A comparison of long-term stability reported with other surgical techniques, is also performed. From the results reported, use of this technique could offer a treatment option for...

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Published inJournal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery Vol. 68; no. 10; pp. 1344 - 1345
Main Author Polo, Mario
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2015
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Cartilage implant
Columella
Facial Expression
Female
Gingiva - surgery
Gingival display
Gummy smile
Humans
Hypermobile lip
Male
Nasal Cartilages - surgery
Nasal septum
Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty - methods
Smiling
Cartilage implant
Nasal septum
Hypermobile lip
Gummy smile
Gingival display
Columella
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Summary:Abstract An evaluation and commentary of a recently suggested technique for the correction of gummy smiles is presented. A comparison of long-term stability reported with other surgical techniques, is also performed. From the results reported, use of this technique could offer a treatment option for those affected with excessive gingival display on smiling (gummy smile).
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ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2015.07.012