Gummy Smile Esthetic Correction with 940 nm Diode Laser.

Abstract

Background: Esthetic dentistry is emerging as one of the most popular fields of dentistry. Gummy smile is the general idiom for excessive gingival display (EGD) which denotes maxillary gingival overexposure during smiling. The aim: This clinical study aimed to implement and assess the clinical availing of diode laser 940nm in gummy smile esthetic correction. Methods: A total of 28 patients were studied, including 5 (= 18%) males and 23 (= 82%) females aged between 21 and 38 years, who attended Razi Private Hospital, Rashid Private Hospital, and Private Dental Clinic in the Anbar province, Iraq. Painless surgical operation was conducted where only 2 (7.14%) patients experienced mild pain during the first three postoperative days and bloodless intraoperative field, which gives us a clear surgical field. Results: There was great overall satisfaction with regard to the patient's smile after the treatment, regardless of the technique and follow-up period. A gummy smile has a major influence on one's self-respect, relationships, and personal attractiveness. The esthetic correction of gummy smile improve facial beauty, admiration for oneself, and the patient's confidence in general. Conclusion: There was great overall satisfaction regarding the patient's smile after the treatment, respect to the surgical technique during follow-up period