This published clinic composite focuses on the amount of upper gum visible during a full smile and the relationship between the upper lip, teeth and gingiva.
Case focus
Increased gingival display can have more than one cause. Possible contributors include tooth and gum proportions, upper-lip length or activity, dental position and the vertical relationship of the upper jaw. Identifying the main cause is essential because the available treatment pathways are not interchangeable.
Result shown
The after image shows less visible upper gingiva during smiling while maintaining tooth display and an expressive smile. A photograph alone cannot determine which anatomical factor was treated.
Diagnosis before treatment
Assessment may include examination of the teeth and gingiva, facial movement, bite and skeletal proportions. The supplied image does not specify whether treatment involved soft tissue, muscle activity, dental care or jaw relationships, so the case is presented without assigning an undocumented procedure.