Facial profile changes due to bone cement graft to manage the hyperactive muscles of the gingival smile

• Main Authors: Érica Miranda de Torres (Author), José Valladares-Neto (Author), Karina de Oliveira Bernades (Author), Luis Fernando Naldi (Author), Hianne Miranda de Torres (Author), Alexandre Leite Carvalho (Author), Carlos Estrela (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Dental Press Editora.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate facial profile changes promoted by polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) cement graft to reduce excessive gingival display due to hyperactivity of the elevator muscles of the upper lip during smiling. Methods: Eleven patients (all females, age range: 20 to 43 years) presenti...