Managing Patients with Gummy Smiles - May 22nd
1 Hour
When planning orthodontic treatment for patients with excess gingival display or “gummy smiles”, it is often necessary to also incorporate periodontal surgery and/or restorative dentistry to achieve ideal smile esthetics. This presentation will identify the threshold levels at which this esthetic discrepancy becomes noticeable as well as the various diagnoses associated with excess gingival display. Emphasis will be placed on the specific diagnostic parameters used to create age-appropriate treatment alternatives for these patients.
1 Hour
When planning orthodontic treatment for patients with excess gingival display or “gummy smiles”, it is often necessary to also incorporate periodontal surgery and/or restorative dentistry to achieve ideal smile esthetics. This presentation will identify the threshold levels at which this esthetic discrepancy becomes noticeable as well as the various diagnoses associated with excess gingival display. Emphasis will be placed on the specific diagnostic parameters used to create age-appropriate treatment alternatives for these patients.
1 Hour
When planning orthodontic treatment for patients with excess gingival display or “gummy smiles”, it is often necessary to also incorporate periodontal surgery and/or restorative dentistry to achieve ideal smile esthetics. This presentation will identify the threshold levels at which this esthetic discrepancy becomes noticeable as well as the various diagnoses associated with excess gingival display. Emphasis will be placed on the specific diagnostic parameters used to create age-appropriate treatment alternatives for these patients.
