Esthetic Dentistry

Gingivoplasty and Gingival Esthetics

Smile line arrangements is not a subject that purely can be solved with changes at dentition . Gingival esthetics also play a big role here . Of course speaking of gingival esthetics brings the subject of healthy gum on the table .Healthy gum tissue is rose pink in colour and its texture resembles of the orange and is nonbleeding . Above all these gingival tissues covering teeth taht are aligned according the golden proportion shows an harmonic and esthetic entiety . Conditions that changes gingival esthetics:

  • Gum level discrepancies due to misaligned teeth
  • Gum recessions
  • Gummy smile
  • Gum discolorations
  • Gum disease related conditions

In these cases these are what can be done:

  • Gingivoplasty
  • Soft tissue grafting at gum recessions
  • Gingivectomy
  • Removal of the pigmented areas
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