Gummy Smile: A Review of Etiology, Manifestations, and Treatment

Authors

  • Basel Mahardawi Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400
  • Teeranut Chaisamut Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400
  • Natthamet Wongsirichat Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400 and Walailak University International College of Dentistry, Bangkok 10400 http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3005-2680

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33192/Smj.2019.26

Keywords:

Excessive gingival display; gummy smile; vertical maxillary excess

Abstract

Excessive gingival display, or what is known as Gummy Smile, is a clinical condition which is attracting a great attention and focus recently. Having knowledge and background about the cause and the treatment of each case of excessive gingival display is essential for making the accurate diagnosis and performing the correct procedure. This article reviews the most common causes of excessive gingival display, manifestations of this condition, and some of the important treatment options for Gummy Smile. In addition, the article also puts the light on some points regarding the accepted measurement in several studies, and considers the prediction planning for Gummy Smile associated with a skeletal etiology.

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Published

28-03-2019

How to Cite

Mahardawi, B., Chaisamut, T., & Wongsirichat, N. (2019). Gummy Smile: A Review of Etiology, Manifestations, and Treatment. Siriraj Medical Journal, 71(2), 168–174. https://doi.org/10.33192/Smj.2019.26

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Review Article