TY - JOUR
T1 - Predictability in lip repositioning with botulinum toxin for gummy smile treatment
T2 - A 3-year follow-up case series
AU - Vergara-Buenaventura, Andrea
AU - Mayta-Tovalino, Frank
AU - Correa, Albert
AU - Breen, Erin
AU - Mendoza-Azpur, Gerardo
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 by Quintessence Publishing Co Inc.
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - The aim of this case series was to describe the successful treatment of excessive gingival display (EGD) using a lip repositioning technique (LRT) and botulinum toxin injections (BTIs) for long-term stability. Eight patients diagnosed with EGD were enrolled. A partial-thickness horizontal incision was made from the right first molar to the left first molar along the mucogingival line, leaving the midline frenum intact. The next day, all patients received BTIs. Mean reductions in gingival display between baseline and 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months after surgery were considered. BTIs prevent movement of the upper lip during the healing phase of the LRT, improving the results and offering long-term outcomes with a follow-up period of 3 years.
AB - The aim of this case series was to describe the successful treatment of excessive gingival display (EGD) using a lip repositioning technique (LRT) and botulinum toxin injections (BTIs) for long-term stability. Eight patients diagnosed with EGD were enrolled. A partial-thickness horizontal incision was made from the right first molar to the left first molar along the mucogingival line, leaving the midline frenum intact. The next day, all patients received BTIs. Mean reductions in gingival display between baseline and 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and 36 months after surgery were considered. BTIs prevent movement of the upper lip during the healing phase of the LRT, improving the results and offering long-term outcomes with a follow-up period of 3 years.
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U2 - 10.11607/prd.4645
DO - 10.11607/prd.4645
M3 - Artículo
C2 - 32926000
AN - SCOPUS:85091052181
SN - 0198-7569
VL - 40
SP - 703
EP - 709
JO - International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
JF - International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry
IS - 5
ER -