A Lip Repositioning Technique Using Polyester Threads for Gummy Smile Treatment

• Main Authors: Renata Oliveira Ribeiro Horn (Author), Carlos Nelson Elias (Author), Júlio César Joly (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: Hindawi Limited, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• נושאים: article
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A new technique is proposed in this study to correct the gummy smile (GS) with myotomy, combining lip repositioning with the insertion of polyester threads at the surgical site to act as a physical barrier and control relapse. 11 patients were clinically assessed (30.2 ± 7.43 years old, 90.9% female...