Gummy
Smiles Treatment

A short upper lip, a hypermobile lip, a vertical maxillary excess (VME), an anterior over-eruption, wear and compensating eruptions, an altered active eruption, and an altered passive eruption are all potential causes of a gummy grin.

The following methods are used by Dr. Trelles and her staff of specialists at Vilafortuny to treat a gummy smile:

Excessive gingival appearance is eliminated by intruding over erupted teeth and leveling them to the proper place.

The muscles that raise the lip are adjusted during this treatment, preventing the lip from rising as high when smiling. Here, a diagnosis of an irreversible solution is essential for a successful result.

Usually applied to small teeth, this procedure entails crown lengthening to move gingival levels apically. The surgeons at Vilafortuny can execute a few non-traditional operations to treat challenging conditions when conventional treatments are unsuccessful.

For patients considering treatment, the optimal aim is to get gingival levels under 3 mm. Before treating the condition, it’s crucial to identify the actual source of the gummy smile.